<p>You only take 3 classes a term (taking 4 is rare and is definitely not needed) yet the workload is still relatively tough, even if you are used to an IB curriculum. </p>
<p>Each class is 10 weeks long INCLUDING finals. Because of this, most classes have their first “midterm” by week 3, and many classes have 2 midterms throughout the term. Adding on long papers and projects (and don’t get me started on heavy readings), the work can feel demanding. </p>
<p>The thing is, you only have 10 hours or so of actual class a week. Most of the work you will be doing will be outside of class which is why it feels like so much. In reality it is not much more intense than your high school, you’re just spending those hours outside of class rather than in a classroom.</p>
<p>The one difference, however, is that your classes are filled with smart, motivated and high-achieving students (for the most part) so classes themselves will be harder than you are used to. </p>
<p>That said, as long as you go into college knowing that you will have to do the work to get an A, you will do fine. And Dartmouth is a very social school and you will have time to have an amazing experience regardless of how much time you put into your studies. </p>
<p>Also, grade inflation helps: [Median</a> Grades for Undergraduate Courses](<a href=“This page has moved”>Median Grades for Undergraduate Courses)</p>
<p>And yes, It is 100% possible to be active on campus, double major, be social and get some sleep too, along with doing well in school. Most Dartmouth students seem to be superhuman and do everything at once, haha.</p>