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Originally posted by AKA2D '91
Yeah, that happens. It happens ESPECIALLY if you come to the table with say a 2.5 or lower. It's EASIER to be on the verge of dropping out if you are already barely "hanging in there" without any additional external factors to consider. That's why it is ULTRA important to have your chit together BEFORE you decide to pursue membership, so if ANYthing happens, your grades may slip, but you are not on the verge of dropping out. Academics is and always has been and will be important.
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I agree with this, but I would like to add, and this is not directed at any org in particular, that membership intake programs should not cause your grades to fall. Yes, it does take a bit more dedication, organization and hard work to join any GLO as compared to say a student government group or your major's club, because in a GLO you have to know and understand the importance of your org. Actually, I know of a few people who joined GLOs and their grades went up because they had to manage their time better. And, alot of the orgs give scholarships to members with high academic achievements so go for that 4.0 = free money!!!!
