Can I Slack Off Now? Do High School Grades Ever Matter Again?

Hello everyone, 

About a month ago I was accepted into UPenn after grinding hard in high school for three years. 

I'm looking to take it easy, enjoy myself, and let my grades slip to Bs and high Cs for the rest of my senior year (which will tank my GPA).


Do high school grades ever come into play in finance? What about for college clubs, internships, anything at all...?

Just wondering if I'm screwing anything up by slacking off after my acceptance. 

Thanks!

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