Education Quote by William Deresiewicz
““Colleges should remember that selecting students by GPA more often benefits the faithful drudge than the original mind.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Death of the Professor, William Deresiewicz, 2017
Relying on GPA favors conformity over original thinking, limiting diversity of ideas.
In simple terms: GPA selects conformity not creativity.
Key Takeaway
Value holistic admissions.
Themes
education
creativity
assessment
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- college admissions
- scholarship decisions
- talent scouting
- curriculum design
Key Concepts
holistic evaluation
originality
conformity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can admissions balance metrics and potential?
- What alternatives capture true potential?
A Different Perspective
GPA can still predict academic success in some contexts.
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