Rigor of Rice's Grading system?

slik_nik
Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:55:54 +0000

Seriously, although are worried about getting a high GPA, you shouldn’t choose a school that is easiest to do well in. I’m pre-med too, and I got significant scholarships to my state schools, which also would have been easier, but I chose Rice because of the personal attention and the community feel. Yes, the classes here are tough, but med school is even more tough. If you work hard, though, you can do well in the pre-med classes here, and still have a life. Keep in mind that 90 percent of med school applicants from Rice get into med school.

Choose a school based on fit and quality of education, not based on which is the easiest to get a good GPA in.

However, there are curves in some of the most difficult classes if I’m correct (have only been taking the basics). I wouldn’t say we have grade deflation, but I also wouldn’t say we have grade inflation. This is a tough school, but if you develop disciplined work habits, you can definitely thrive here.