Decoding
"Dude, I really need to catch up on my school work" is probably the most overrused cliche in academia, despite the fact that most often it is the overachieving/gunner douchebags that utter them.  So here it is, a simple chart to break down what this little trite phrase really means across a spectrum of students in both a college and professional school setting.
Student Standing
 College
 Professional School
Top 10%
 I didn't memorize one of the "recommended but not on the test" papers that was given in the syllabus
 I've been studying every day for 3+ hours, but last night I didn't.
Top 20%
 Been reading the textbook.
 I've been studying every day for 3+ hours, but last night I didn't.
Top 30%
 I haven't taken the textbook out of the shrinkwrap yet.
 I've been studying every day for 3+ hours, but last night I didn't.
Uhhh...
Holy shit?!  I'm enrolled in a 2nd class this semester?!?!
 I've been studying every day for 3+ hours, but last night I didn't.

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Thank you for your email pointing out my spelling mistakes.  I know I misspelled "cliche" by not putting the little french accent over it.  I have a life that prevents me from wasting my time with such asinine tasks.  You on the other hand, seems to have so much free time that you would actually email me about the error.  I hate you because you're a douchebag.  I envy you because you actually have free time.


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