lindz0722

hinman-- i don't think ALL h-versions necessarily have no curve. it depends on the class. (also, just because everyone is smarter doesn't mean people aren't still at different levels, or the exams are completely fair or well-made, which is often the reason for a curve in the first place.)

hinmanCEO

of course they can curve in honors. but what i am saying is if you are worried about your gpa, don't take H-versions. you should take the regular classes and set the curve

lindz0722

agreed....i was taking an h-version history class and realized that the only difference was that honors students had to write longer papers!! i dropped into the regular section pretty quickly.

hinmanCEO

i wish i did the same in my math classes.

my math grades in college, all are honors: B-, C, B (retake of the C)

needless to say, H-versions SUCK.

hinmanCEO

my GPA is more important than being honors. seriously, i like the fact im in it, but to sacrifice my gpa, thats BS. 77.7% in honors = C when 82% in the SAME class is an A for regular is just MESSED up.

lindz0722

if you enjoy the challenge then dont stop taking the h-versions because of your GPA. we're in college.....your gpa doesn't stand for too much when you graduate (unless you're planning on gradschool immediately out of undergrad anyway)

the way i think of it, if i interview for a job and it comes down to me with my 3.55 and someone with a 3.8, the difference is negligible, especially because resume and personality counts a LOT more in job interviews than GPA.
i had enough grade worrying through high school.... i still get mostly A's here and am proud of it, but i'm doing a good job of letting the occasional B and rare C roll off my back without too much pain. now if only i could get my parents to feel the same way.... haha

lindz0722

.......but i do understand what you're saying. i've held off on taking classes because the only time i could get them was when they were with a notoriously boring, bad-grading prof.