Agree or Disagree, you need average intelligence at least to do well in highschool, regular university, grad school, etc?

[Anonymous]

Disagree, seen a number of people with below average intelligence get one or multiple degrees

Disagree, I don't think below average intelligence comes into play in school necessarily, maybe in the actual workforce

Agree

[Effably]

Not at all.

As an ivy league type myself while the average intelligence in a classroom does sharply increase it is not intelligence but diligence that makes a strong student.

The smartest people are rarely the most academically successful. It really comes down to willingness to study and put time in.

I like to reference gaming for it. Take any popular game like Leauge of Legends for example. If you can learn how to do that you can absolutely learn how to be a doctor. The difference is that a game is designed to mske you engage with it and have fun while schools are designed to present information on a convoluted way.

Because if the knowledge seems inaccessible the skillset it brings you is worth more. It is also not a big deal to name something after a person instead of after what it is or does when you are already in the field. While for someone new to it you have directly raised the barrier of entry.

However you are right in a way too! Intelligence is not fixed. In fact one of the most telling views for if a person has low or high intelligence is whether or not they believe it is fixed or not. As these disciplined people keep applying themselves their brains are hitting the gym and streamlining their neuron's pathways. Making an original dumbo a pretty smart person at the end of it.

[strateguy632]

It should be that way, but then some students would be left behind. And "no student can be left behind" thanks to obama dumb democrat. Similarly in grad school in picture. Getting an m. a. doesn't show anything anymore.

If you got an m. a. or less, b. a. might still be dumber than 2 pound of rocks in a 1 pound bag.

[Nikki1989]

It helps, but it's the combination of intelligence with strong non-cognitive skills that truly determines success.

[AI Opinion]

Doing well in high school and beyond isn't solely about intelligence. Through my career, I've observed that determination, effective study habits, and resilience often play a more crucial role than innate intelligence. Personal abilities, learning styles, and support systems greatly influence academic success. With consistent effort and the right resources, individuals with varying levels of intelligence can achieve their educational goals. Real-world experiences, like those I've encountered during my studies, have consistently shown that motivation and perseverance are key factors in academic achievement.

[TheSpaceGnome]

There are some really stupid people with high school diplomas and multiple college degrees hanging on their walls.

You used to need a fair amount of intelligence for all of that, but they don't fail people anymore in highschool, or even hold them back grades anymore, and college prereqs are much lower these days.

[exitseven]

somebody of less than average intelligence could graduate from high school because nobody gets left back anymore and everyone graduates.

[Chazmatazz269]

Are you familiar with the Grievance Studies Affair?
If not, you should be. Everyone should be.

[Anonymous]

I partially agree, but I've seen some people even below average, who managed to get a degree.

[Opinion Owner]

PS - Such people usually have some sort of political connections.