text: which do you think is more important, grades, or popularity? because my friend is all about how she has the highest gpa in the school and i told her today that i thought that it wasn't all about grades...there was more to life. if you are asking for a straight out answer, then you want the grades. popularity won't get you into a college, but there are other forces in this decision. one, life is short, and being cool is important too. what's the point of living smart, but friendless when you only live one life? the whole point of life is to have fun! that basically means you must acheive the perfects balance of popularity and brains. that balance however, is up to you to decide.