We have established multiple times before that we sorority women are a competitive breed. We like to help others as much as we can, throw the biggest and best parties, win the most awards, etc. Many of the measurements of being "the best" are qualitative measurements, but some of them are quantitative.
Grades fall into the latter of the two categories. Grades are a measureable form of determining who is the best. If someone has a 3.5, and you have a 4.0, your grades are better. Period. End of story. No arguments.
So while some of us sharpen our perfectly manicured nails and prepare to do battle over who is the "prettiest," "most charming," "most southern," or "most fun," when it comes to grades, what's done is done, and no one can argue with the numbers. The best part is, the office of Greek Life at most schools prints either a semi-annual or annual report of the grade point averages of all the Greek organizations on campus, so not only do you know you're the best, everyone else does, too. (PS, Alpha Delta Pi and my sorority, Delta Zeta, tied for the best grade point average in USC Greek Life for the spring semester, with a 3.56.)
Plus, it doesn't hurt that good grades help you get scholarships and earn the respect of those around you.
And you can throw your 4.0 in someone's face when they say you're dumb.
Keep it classy and fabulous!
xoxo, Laura
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