Hamilton vs. Davidson vs. Bates (& waitlists)?

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@merc81

I can’t imagine what this belief would be based on

The Bates, Hamilton, and Davidson websites make their exam policies quite clear.

@Hamilton College

The Exam schedule is set based on the course meeting time. Exams meet in the same classroom as the regularly scheduled class. Exams may NOT be changed from their scheduled time. Students who request alternate seating must be accommodated only if they have a true conflict with another OFFICIALLY scheduled exam or if they are scheduled for 3 exams in a single day.

@Bates College

The final examination schedule is composed by the registrar. All students are expected to take the final examinations at the time scheduled. Exceptions are made for students who have two exams at the same time or three exams in one day.

@Davidson College

At most colleges, students in a particular class take their exam in the same room, at the same time, with the instructor present. The Honor Code allows each student to determine when to take an exam, and where in Chambers Building to do so.

Self scheduled exams give us more control over our study time," said Taylor White '13, chair of the Honor Council. “You can take an exam that requires a lot of studying towards the end of the week, and get less challenging ones over with earlier. You can also space out your exams rather than having to face them close together.”

There is one morning exam period and one afternoon exam period per day during exam week. When ready, students report to the lobby of Chambers Building and request the exam they want to take. Registrar’s office personnel have pre-sorted all exams in envelopes organized alphabetically by professors’ names and course number. The 25 student members of the Honor Council and Student Government Association representatives help registrar’s office employees distribute the exam envelopes.

Students may take exams in their choice of about thirty classrooms in Chambers building, but are on their honor at all times not to cheat. They are not allowed to have cell phones or backpacks in the building, but may wander the halls as they wish during the three-hour period. They can also bring along water, snacks and good luck charms.