<p>I want to go to a good school, but every time I read one of their profiles it seems like all they do is study. I am not looking to go out and party, but I just know I can not handle that much stress that would be caused from constantly doing hw/studying. I have Muhlenberg as a safety, but once I start looking at matches or reaches it seems like constant pressure. I am not looking to ride through college without doing any work, but I just a little time to be able to breath. Do any schools come to mind that fit the description? any help is much appreciated!</p>
<p>well it really all depends on your major. for instance, if you dont want alot of stress - DONT TAKE ENGINEERING OR SCIENCE. these are by far the most stressful of all majors. on the other hand, if you major in something like afro-eurasian economics in the 16th century, then you most likely will not have a hard courseload. understand what im getting at? </p>
<p>burningsands once had an interesting post on this....but im too lazy to look it up.</p>
<p>I am most interested in math....but was also considering chemistry....So if I stuck with the math I would have generally lighter course ?</p>
<p>you need to start visiting some colleges, preferably for an overnite visit (which the admission office at most schools can arrange with a volunteer host). </p>
<p>Maybe you're interpretation of what you're reading is wrong, or maybe its right. Either way, some visits will help you know.</p>
<p>It may be that you are misinterpreting what you're reading in comparison to the workload you want, and a visit where you SEE what students are doing as well as talk to them may be reassuring. On the other hand, if your perceptions turn out to be accurate, then you know those schools aren't for you; maybe the workload you want just isn't compatible with a school that has a good reputation.</p>
<p>At San Diego State, it seems I have a good amount of work, but too much free time on my hands, which is a good or bad thing I suppose.</p>
<p>check out the schools and their average gpas. don't goto schools with a lot of engineering students, don't goto public schools.</p>
<p>Go to an Ivy where they'll give you high grades for getting in.</p>
<p>pilotG205... come and talk to me again when you have to read 30 books in a semester. A kid on my hall who is a freshman has 30 books to read. He's not taking any math or science. That's an easy load... riiiiight. On the other hand, 40 math problems aren't that hard because you do them all the same way. Don't knock the social sciences.</p>
<p>Not all ivies Soccerguy. Harvard and Princeton are relatively easy, but schools like Columbia, Cornell and Dartmouth are actually quite tough. But at the end of the day, when 90% of the students are very good, it is only fair that a school should be a little less tough on the grading. Harvard and Stanford take it to another level though!</p>
<p>soccerguy- if you're assigned 40 math problems that are to be done the same way, you need to transfer. That's rediculous.</p>
<p>I guess I'm looking for a college with grade inflation or at least not known for grade deflation...any suggestions besides HYP because there is no chance I will get in there.</p>
<p>If you're interested in math and want a low stress and supportive environment, I'd suggest St. Olaf in Minnesota - they have an excellent math department (and are very good in the sciences as well) and a nice, relaxed atmosphere.</p>
<p>"40 math problems aren't that hard because you do them all the same way. Don't knock the social sciences."</p>
<p>Maybe at Harvard</p>
<p>Elementary School</p>
<p>I agree that people underestimate the work that humanitities majors have to do though. But looking at their class loads, they have about 5-7 hours less of class a week.</p>
<p>If you aren't looking for stess, I would have to recommend Brown. The open curriculum and the S/NC option helpt to relieve a lot of stress. Plus, there is very little competition amongst the students</p>
<p>Kenyon is a great school and seems to have more of a supportive, rather than competetive atmosphere.</p>
<p>Giants... I'm done with math.</p>
<p>But that's the way you learn math, through repititon. How do you learn to take a derivative? By doing them over and over.</p>
<p>Alexandre - I agree... been reading too many of those threads about the "lesser ivies" so maybe it slipped my mind the ivy league was bigger than a couple schools =P</p>
<p>Hamilton has a respected chemistry program which you might look into.</p>
<p>this is like explaining to people majoring in history at TTTs how hard engineering and math at the top schools are. Some of my friends who had a 3.3 in high school got a full ride at some really crappy school are all getting 3.9, 4.0s. they are business, history, english and psychology majors. Some of them tells me how easy calculus in college is and how its a lot easier than calculus in high school and how tough their psychology takehome exam is. Unless you are actually taking some of these tough engineering and science classes at the top universities, u won't understand. It really does not get any harder than this, for the sanity of the students.</p>
<p>I hate when people use the acronym TTT. It's as trashy as the schools you are talking about.</p>
<p>Can someone tell me what TTT means? I also have seen the acronym DS in the parent forum....I am horrible at figuring out what they mean lol. I appreciated everyone's response</p>
<p>totally top ten</p>