Is studying too much a form of cheating since high grades don't always predict career success?

Maybe there should be some kind of limit on how much students are allowed to study? What do you think?

No, studying a lot is not cheating.

How old are you?

Studying hard actually shows good work habits and helps build knowledge. How would that not be a good predictor of future career success?

Studying is the opposite of cheating because you’re putting in the effort to earn your grades.

lucas said:
Studying is the opposite of cheating because you’re putting in the effort to earn your grades.

Exactly! I didn’t study much in school, but I still did fine. I think people who work hard and study will probably keep that habit in their careers too. It’s not like you stop studying once you graduate.

lucas said:
Studying is the opposite of cheating because you’re putting in the effort to earn your grades.

Doesn’t cheating take effort too? You still have to work at it if you want to get away with it (unless you’re rich and don’t need to).

Do you think you’ll suddenly stop working hard after you graduate?

ace said:
Do you think you’ll suddenly stop working hard after you graduate?

Honestly… maybe?

Are you okay? This seems like a strange question.

Studying hard shows dedication and drive to excel. That’s definitely a good thing!

Working hard to reach your goals is usually a better sign of future success than just being naturally smart.

What? No, studying for exams isn’t cheating. If I can learn and retain more by studying hard, it could absolutely help me in my future career. Sure, grades don’t always predict career success, but we shouldn’t limit how much students can study. Everyone learns differently, and some people need more time to master concepts. School isn’t just about measuring natural intelligence.

If we were to limit studying, how would you even decide how much studying is ‘too much’? How would you enforce it?

Studying isn’t cheating. Colleges take more into account than just grades, like SAT scores, essays, and extracurricular activities.

What?