[ray__]

Not criticizing your take, just curious–grades and GPA have never been a primary factor for any of the PhD admissions committees that I've been on or exposed to. Usually other factors like research experience, letters of rec, and other personal experiences easily outweigh grades, especially if they're just Bs (very low grades would be an issue). Where are your B grades affecting your grad school applications?

[leaveitalone]

It was 20 years ago now, and you couldn't get into grad school with less than an A average. This was in Ontario, Canada.

[clipsy]

> you couldn't get into grad school with less than an A average

Then no one "took your spot."

[leaveitalone]

Hi clipsy, it wasn't a cut off, it was just that there were enough people with higher grades taking the spots. If some of those people didn't want to be there and didn't take the spots that they earned, I'm sure they'd have reduced the entry requirements. Best of luck in your future endeavours.

[clipsy]

Apologies for my misinterpretation; I can't honestly say I agree with your overall point of view but my objection was misguided.