Would you take a B for $650?

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Would you?

  • Yes

    Votes: 28 22.8%

  • Maybe

    Votes: 10 8.1%

  • No

    Votes: 85 69.1%
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Hypothetical question: Let's say you can get $650 more in financial aid by taking one more class, but you'll be GUARANTEED a B in it. Would you sacrifice the gpa for the money?
Edit: Oh, and just to be clear you would still need to put the time and effort of a regular class.
 
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No I would not. 650$ isn't even that much money. During all the time and effort you put into that class, you could probably get a job where you make more than 650$. Even if you don't make that 650$, you will get experience, maybe make connections, and also improve your resume which would definitely be valued at more than 650$.

I think a better question would be: "Would you pay 650$ extra to be guaranteed an A in a class where you are most likely to get a B?"
 
Are you asking "would you take this 650 dollars and this guaranteed B in this class?" or are you asking "would you take 650 dollars to reduce your A to a B in this class?"
 
Well that's just about the dumbest thing I've ever heard.
 
Depends on the grade I know I could get in said class. Most likely, no. That's what, one book?
 
Vadoff said:
Hypothetical question: Let's say you can get $650 more in financial aid by taking one more class, but you'll be GUARANTEED a B in it. Would you sacrifice the gpa for the money?
Edit: Oh, and just to be clear you would still need to put the time and effort of a regular class.
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Who said yes? Why? 😕 Disappointing thread... 👎
 
i said no.

but then again, it really depends on the class.

if i had to put time and effort into my "molecular virology" class and get a B i'd be disappointed.

but if i had to put my time and effort into "gen psych" for a B it wouldn't be so bad.

it's funny, lots of people would think getting an A in your easy courses is a must, (and by all means it should be, i am speaking hypothetically in terms of this thread) but i'd be more disappointed if i couldn't do well in my hard classes. i dunno that's me and my 2 cents.
 
With the time you spend in that class, get a job and earn the 650 dollars... Lazy bum
 
i would take that 650. I never gave a damn about GPA
 
The only people who say no are people who are probably still supported by their parents.
 
ILikeDrugs said:
The only people who say no are people who are probably still supported by their parents.
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Only in the fact that I stay with them. Maybe in the future when I can't hold a job down with school, I might change my vote to maybe.

Plus, there is nothing wrong with your parents helping you out. Most want the best for their kids to succeed. At least, mine do.
 
Depends on the class... I wouldn't for a pre-req or an important class. But for a class I don't care about too much, I probably would. Poor college student and all... 😛
 
Totally depends. If you had your acceptances in hand, who gives a f?
 
As long as its not sGPA i would! Thats two pairs of true religions X)
 
Assuming that your not borderline and have over 70 credit hours it wouldn't do much...
 
If it was between getting an A or a B and someone offered me 650 to take a B, Im would tell them to %^&*$# off.
 
Yes. A B in one class during one semester is not going to kill you. Pre-meds need to chill the *&#^ out.

Plus, $650 = around 70 handles of cheap liquor. You could essentially throw parties the rest of the year with that.
 
Vadoff said:
Hypothetical question: Let's say you can get $650 more in financial aid by taking one more class, but you'll be GUARANTEED a B in it. Would you sacrifice the gpa for the money?
Edit: Oh, and just to be clear you would still need to put the time and effort of a regular class.
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Hell to the no. I think anyone with over a 3.2 would say the same.
 
cweave16 said:
Yes. A B in one class during one semester is not going to kill you. Pre-meds need to chill the *&#^ out.

Plus, $650 = around 70 handles of cheap liquor. You could essentially throw parties the rest of the year with that.
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What a terrible way to compute opportunity cost.

$650 = about 30 hours of work at a reasonable wage (~$22/hr, let's say from tutoring).

There are about 15 weeks of class per semester, so would you spend 2 hours a week to get a guaranteed A instead of a guaranteed B if you don't spend that time on the class? If you have ever decided to spend an extra ~2 hours a week on a class to get a higher grade, then you're contradicting yourself. (Unless you don't think you'd get an A even if you studied as hard as you'd like to)
 
Trollol said:
What a terrible way to compute opportunity cost.

$650 = about 30 hours of work at a reasonable wage (~$22/hr, let's say from tutoring).

There are about 15 weeks of class per semester, so would you spend 2 hours a week to get a guaranteed A instead of a guaranteed B if you don't spend that time on the class? If you have ever decided to spend an extra ~2 hours a week on a class to get a higher grade, then you're contradicting yourself. (Unless you don't think you'd get an A even if you studied as hard as you'd like to)
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Sorry, I was working off the rates/terrible jobs available at my former undergrad school. Most were at $10-$12/hour and had work limits of 10 hrs/week. Plus, my school was so filled with pre-meds that were willing to volunteer their time just so they could put it on their resume that the paying jobs were taken by volunteers.
 
No way.

Those of you in the yes group were probably the toddlers that chose the "one marshmallow now" vs. "two marshmallows 10 minutes from now" group.

There's all sorts of easy expected gain/loss calculations you can do to figure out that it's not worth it.
 
Doesn't taking an additional class cost more than $650? Plus you put in extra time and effort and get a B. Maybe your other classes suffer as well. Sounds sketch to me...
 
This poll is a stealth gunner poll. If you answered "no" you're a gunner.
 
Wait, $650 more loans for it? Lol f that.
 
softmed said:
This poll is a stealth gunner poll. If you answered "no" you're a gunner.
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Orly? I didn't realize that on SDN being a gunner means that you want top marks and won't sell a grade for $650.

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what was the point of this again?
 
How many marshmallows would an A in Intro to Photography get me versus a B in Intro to Photography? Because $650 would get me thousands. Thousands.
 
If I got $650 for every B I got as an undergrad I wouldnt be waiting so patiently for the $8000 new homebuyer tax credit the IRS is dragggggggging their feet on for months now.

EDIT: I would have $14950 ...just calculated it out that is how bored I am
 
PreMedder said:
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I am serious (but it's meant to be funny if that makes any sense)

There are a couple of reasons only a gunner would choose no:

1. Only a gunner wouldn't see any value in the class if they got a B, even if they learned the same amount of stuff.

2. You have two other choices, Yes and Maybe, and you don't know what kind of situation you could be in. If you have no money for rent or food, you might want to take that $650. The 'maybe' answer leaves us open to postulating situations like this. It is only the short sightedness of a gunner that would automatically answer no.

3. And finally only a gunner would think a B is a big deal. My GPA was decent enough that for $650 I definitely would have taken a B. Hell, even a couple of Bs. A gunner probably has a higher GPA than me but considers a B to be the kiss of death.
 
The correct answer is no.

A better question would be "what is the least amount of money that you would accept to convert one of your 3 hour classes A into a B?"
 
Vadoff said:
Hypothetical question: Let's say you can get $650 more in financial aid by taking one more class, but you'll be GUARANTEED a B in it. Would you sacrifice the gpa for the money?
Edit: Oh, and just to be clear you would still need to put the time and effort of a regular class.
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A loan or a grant?

Loan? Hell no. Grant? Sure. But I'd still go for the A.
 
Or maybe the people who vote "no" have had plenty of Bs in their past and are working hard to achieve "As" to get their GPA up. Maybe they are someone who has already graduated and have a good enough income to think that they would make much more than $650 working instead. Maybe they realize that $650 of loans that you have to pay back with interest is not a reasonable incentive to lower your GPA.

softmed said:
I am serious (but it's meant to be funny if that makes any sense)

There are a couple of reasons only a gunner would choose no:

1. Only a gunner wouldn't see any value in the class if they got a B, even if they learned the same amount of stuff.

2. You have two other choices, Yes and Maybe, and you don't know what kind of situation you could be in. If you have no money for rent or food, you might want to take that $650. The 'maybe' answer leaves us open to postulating situations like this. It is only the short sightedness of a gunner that would automatically answer no.

3. And finally only a gunner would think a B is a big deal. My GPA was decent enough that for $650 I definitely would have taken a B. Hell, even a couple of Bs. A gunner probably has a higher GPA than me but considers a B to be the kiss of death.
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cweave16 said:
Sorry, I was working off the rates/terrible jobs available at my former undergrad school. Most were at $10-$12/hour and had work limits of 10 hrs/week. Plus, my school was so filled with pre-meds that were willing to volunteer their time just so they could put it on their resume that the paying jobs were taken by volunteers.
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😡

I would do it for Advanced Applied Theoretical Physical Chemistry 500
 
Some of you guys fail at reading comprehension.

Clearly the OP means that you are relieved of $650 worth of debt.

It is not a loan etc...
 
Depends if I have a good chance of getting an A in the class.

If it's ______ Studies 101, helllll no.
If it's rocket science 990 Honors Class, then sure. Free B and 650 bucks
 
Vadoff said:
Hypothetical question: Let's say you can get $650 more in financial aid by taking one more class, but you'll be GUARANTEED a B in it. Would you sacrifice the gpa for the money?
Edit: Oh, and just to be clear you would still need to put the time and effort of a regular class.
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would you take an elbow to the mouth for $5?

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Senior year? Sure, why not? Before that, the scholarships I got by having good grades outweighed the $650.
 
PingPongPro said:
No I would not. 650$ isn't even that much money. During all the time and effort you put into that class, you could probably get a job where you make more than 650$. Even if you don't make that 650$, you will get experience, maybe make connections, and also improve your resume which would definitely be valued at more than 650$.

I think a better question would be: "Would you pay 650$ extra to be guaranteed an A in a class where you are most likely to get a B?"
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Good Point, I would get a job rather then take the class.
 
Yes, I have a job but prefer being in class than working (I'm an engineering intern). I like classes. A B isn't that big a deal, especially if you already have a high GPA. I'd do it.
 
softmed said:
I am serious (but it's meant to be funny if that makes any sense)

There are a couple of reasons only a gunner would choose no:

1. Only a gunner wouldn't see any value in the class if they got a B, even if they learned the same amount of stuff.

2. You have two other choices, Yes and Maybe, and you don't know what kind of situation you could be in. If you have no money for rent or food, you might want to take that $650. The 'maybe' answer leaves us open to postulating situations like this. It is only the short sightedness of a gunner that would automatically answer no.

3. And finally only a gunner would think a B is a big deal. My GPA was decent enough that for $650 I definitely would have taken a B. Hell, even a couple of Bs. A gunner probably has a higher GPA than me but considers a B to be the kiss of death.
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Your definition of a gunner must be off. Labeling someone who values earning one's own grades rather than getting paid to sell oneself short (guaranteeing a B instead of earning a C or A is selling yourself short) as a gunner is daft.

Also, why would someone pick "maybe?" One should know his/her situation and be able to make a decision.
 
softmed said:
I am serious (but it's meant to be funny if that makes any sense)

There are a couple of reasons only a gunner would choose no:

1. Only a gunner wouldn't see any value in the class if they got a B, even if they learned the same amount of stuff.

2. You have two other choices, Yes and Maybe, and you don't know what kind of situation you could be in. If you have no money for rent or food, you might want to take that $650. The 'maybe' answer leaves us open to postulating situations like this. It is only the short sightedness of a gunner that would automatically answer no.

3. And finally only a gunner would think a B is a big deal. My GPA was decent enough that for $650 I definitely would have taken a B. Hell, even a couple of Bs. A gunner probably has a higher GPA than me but considers a B to be the kiss of death.
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1. Because a class is valuable, it'd be worth it to get a B for $650? What? The value of a class is completely irrelevant to this conversation. Getting a B in most valuable class in the world will have the same effect on your GPA as getting a B in the most worthless class in the world. Completely moot point. The question isn't "would you rather get a B or would you rather get $650 for not taking the class" - it's "would you rather get a B or $650."

2. Since the question was asked in the present tense form (instead of "would you have ever taken $650 for a B"), everyone answering the question assumed under today's situation (ie: today's GPA, today's financial situation, etc.). Of course every single voter would take a B for $650 assuming he/she got mugged and left in the woods naked and needed $650 to get clothes/food/shelter for the night.

3. A B isn't a big deal. $650 is an even smaller deal next to the 6 figure loan I will be taking to go through medical school.
 
Is this question for real? It's oddly specific to be hypothetical. $650? Of all the numbers in the world? Kinda weird to me.

This is kind of like a "If a pre-med toots his own horn in the woods and nobody's around to hear it, is he still a d-bag?" kind of question.
 
Are you serious?!!?!? I've worked so hard to NOT earn anything below an A- (except for that damn B+ in spanish 1..grr...) that now you're asking me if I would PAY to get a B?!?!?! 😱
 
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