<p>Honestly, as a student, I don’t think grade deflation is as terrible as students make it out to be. It’s something that’s easy to place your frustrations on, but it’s effects are not going to hugely affect your life in college. I’ve only seen it’s effects be obvious in certain language classes or classes that are too easy. While I don’t know that I would say I love grade deflation, it has its purpose. What’s the point of an A if everyone gets one? Princeton students virtually never feel like they were just given an A. A’s are an immensely satisfying accomplishment because you know you worked hard enough to deserve it. Also, while grades are important, they aren’t the end all. You’ll be at a school that will be constantly challenging you, forcing you to grow academically and personally. I think that’s worth more than a brand name med or law school (though if you do well at Princeton you can still go to one of those).</p>