well it all worked for me. touche on studying, though. my perspective is coming from someone who rolled on 4.0s every semester, but it took years off my life. however, if youre someone who's approachable, and you make a positive impression, you'll beat out any awkward academic recluse who has a higher gpa. take my advice with a grain of salt, as anything anybody tells you.
that's why im not posting as much anymore because ive used my free time to enjoy being in college instead of on a messageboard gang. studying is alot easier when you're not aimlessly lurking on the internet. ill say this last - student loans can be spent on more than tuition. good luck.