GPA's accuracy reflecting intelligence.

N.T.M. · 01-5-2008, 03:24 PM

Seems like whenever somebody refers to an intelligent person they always seem to include their high GPA almost as if the two go hand-in-hand without exceptions. From what I've discovered, what's required to achieve a high (or perfect) GPA can certainly be done by a person with below average intelligence. Their score is determined by their effort.

Now I'm sure you all already knew this, but it seems like many people disregard the relationship and propose that there's a direct connection between a high GPA and a above-average-intelligence person.

For the sake of the poll's accuracy I'm going to assume that above-average-intelligence would encompass everybody in the CT section as they're supposed to express a higher level of thinking.

*poll complete*

I hope this qualifies as a CT thread.

View Poll Results: What was (or is presently) your highschool GPA?
4.00	33	24.26%
3.51 - 3.99	51	37.50%
3.01 - 3.50	25	18.38%
2.01 - 3.00	19	13.97%
1.01 - 2.00	0	0%
Below 1.00	8	5.88%
Voters: 136. You may not vote on this poll

01-5-2008, 03:24 PM	#1
N.T.M. FFR Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Reno, NV Age: 36 Posts: 890	GPA's accuracy reflecting intelligence. Seems like whenever somebody refers to an intelligent person they always seem to include their high GPA almost as if the two go hand-in-hand without exceptions. From what I've discovered, what's required to achieve a high (or perfect) GPA can certainly be done by a person with below average intelligence. Their score is determined by their effort. Now I'm sure you all already knew this, but it seems like many people disregard the relationship and propose that there's a direct connection between a high GPA and a above-average-intelligence person. For the sake of the poll's accuracy I'm going to assume that above-average-intelligence would encompass everybody in the CT section as they're supposed to express a higher level of thinking. poll complete I hope this qualifies as a CT thread. __________________ “Beware the irrational, however seductive. Shun the 'transcendent' and all who invite you to subordinate or annihilate yourself. Distrust compassion; prefer dignity for yourself and others. Don't be afraid to be thought arrogant or selfish... Suspect your own motives, and all excuses. Do not live for others any more than you would expect others to live for you.” Christopher Hitchens Last edited by N.T.M.; 01-5-2008 at 03:30 PM..

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