I don't want to make the deadlines in college sound trivial but the deadlines I now have drawf those I had in school. I believe this to be true because the stakes have gone up. I would rather worry about that term paper deadline as opposed to worrying about these 10 multi-million dollar accounts -- with attorneys, investments bankers and CEO's all clamoring to get the same thing from you and you only have two hands and 24 hours in a day...
But that's America -- so my advise to you when you get out of school -- the money is out there to be made and noone is going to give it to you. Work hard, pay your dues and affiliate yourself with those who can bring you to the next level.
(So how do I spend so much time on TFP? I've luckily already payed my dues and am at the top of the food chain at my company)