Are More Selective Colleges More Academically Difficult?

[ucbalumnus]

@bernie12

JHU could be up there partly because it is very rigorous and students expectations for it (created by its reputation) were met versus their ability levels. Some student bodies may be more self-aggrandizing or complacent with the current state or status quo and some may be more humble, aware, or critical. Who knows?

Isn’t JHU a school with a large number of pre-meds relative to its size? That may induce students to work harder than otherwise indicated by the difficulty of the material, in order to earn Acceptable grades and avoid Bad, Catastrophic, or Disastrous grades that would cause them to be weeded out.