<p>no, it’s not. B+ average is a 3.33, the same average gpa at harvard/columbia/etc., schools criticized for having to much grade inflation.</p>
<p>back on topic, i’m attending a lower reach and found that there are stupid people as usual, but a higher percentage of outrageously smart people (relative to the top prep i attended). </p>
<p>my conclusion is the same that my parents found at harvard - if you’re a genius in high school, you’ll still be a genius even at the top colleges. except, maybe, caltech =)</p>