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When Your Transcript Lies: How Grade-Boosting Without Real Learning Derails Careers Before They Begin
A strong GPA can open doors, but it cannot teach you what to do once you walk through them. Students who consistently rely on external help to inflate grades — without engaging with the underlying material — often discover a painful gap between their academic record and their professional capabilities. This piece examines how that gap forms, where it shows up first, and how to use academic support the right way.