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Originally Posted by zc923

Granted, grades are important, but in the long run, the expirence you gain in robotics outweights anything you are taught in a class room with dusty textbooks and chalk.

Sure, my grades have a dip in them since 2nd semester, right after midterms, start of build season. But then again, its understandable. Instead of me giving 110% towards school, im giving it 70, and robotics 40. Most teachers understand. Its the same with science olympiad and such.

Keep your priorities straight, your grades at a level you are proud of, and have fun.

Knowledge that we gain for robotics is unmeasureable. Just like life, FIRST throws curve balls at you and you must be able to hit them for a homerun. However, FIRST also teaches us to solve problems hence we cannot give up on our grades and make robotics an excuse. I am in grade 12, its hard to keep up with the homework. I have to stay up many nights, but this is my final year i need these grades for my life. I love robotics so i must do both! . So far this year i am fine. I hope and pray that i continue to maintain my average.