<p>Asian Grading Scale
A+= Acceptable
<A+=YOUR LIFE IS OVER. YOU BRING GREAT SHAME TO OUR FAMILY. </p>
<p>I’ve seen this in action. My asian friend got like a 93 in a class (our school makes no distinction between A and A-) because he didn’t study for a ridiculously hard final because even if he got a 0 he would still have an A in the class. I go to his house and we have to leave immediately because his grade is as his parents put it “UNNAAACCCEEPPPTTTABBBLEEE”</p>
<p>Actually, it’s more like this:
A+ = It was an easy class. Don’t feel too good.
A = Why not A+?
A- = You can live…barely
<B+ = <em>cue parents using Kung Fu on their kid</em></p>
<p>I don’t think during any point in this thread did the OP suggest that he shared the beliefs of their mother…he’s simply indicating what his mother believes what will happen if he is not perfect in every aspect, so I don’t see why you think he’s trolling.</p>
<p>I have heard of parents who feel that getting a 2100 on the SAT is equivalent to “getting a B” so that’s means “you’ve failed”.
I can assure you that this is entirely possible.</p>
<p>I ended up getting into ALL of the UCs (while getting a supplemental question from LA and later, a rejection) as well as a private college and two CSUs. I can assure you that my GPA and test scores are a LOT lower than yours, with my SAT score being between 1900-2000. You want to know what else? My transcript is littered with 3 C’s and several B’s. Most of my AP scores are 3’s, with a 4 and 5 on the easier tests, while my science ACT score was under the college prep standard. So if you think your scores can’t take you anywhere, then think again. </p>
<p>What matters more is what you focus on outside of class, as well as your essays. Colleges don’t just look for students who can only read books and answers math problems. They look for dedicated people who also take the time to have a life outside of the class and to excel at what they love to do the most.</p>
<p>Lol, to quote the show Glee, an A- is an Asian F</p>
<p>Asian parents that… Are out there to spot the best deals, rather than prestige.
Contrasting with other parents I know…
Want me to go to the non-brand name college rather than you’ve worked so hard, why settle for less…
Let me make my own academic choices, sometimes telling me that I might be working too hard vs. some really high scoring students that claim their parents annoy them by pushing them but complimenting them for making them turn out so well.</p>
<p>Medical for Asians is actually more cliche than engineering… Some parents want them to go into that field and I WISH YOU GUYS LUCK, I’d bet on it (w/ engineering) and win more than I’d lose with the risks you guys are taking. :D</p>
<p>one kid in my chemistry class once said, “ugh I failed this class.” another kid responded, “did you white fail or asian fail?”</p>
<p>I’m my own Asian Parent</p>
<p>(did someone say desi thread? hit me up doe, I have plenty of stuff to add there.)</p>
<p>I totally understand. My SAT was good by most standards, but my parents didn’t think it was, so I retook it and went down 40 points. My saving grace came in the ACT, but of course, they don’t think that the ACT is as highly revered as the SAT. People think you’re trolling (and you might be for all I know), but remember, it’s all about attitude - keep your chin up.</p>
<p>The big question for the Asian kids-Are you going to be overbearing with your kids or will you change tradition and become more accepting?</p>
<p>Just found this thread, I’m in love.</p>
<p>To the question above me - eh, I’ll probably have super high standards for my kids. But I won’t be as pushy in the college process and schoolwork, as long as my kids are mature enough to really care (like me…I think? Hopefully that didn’t come off as arrogant). It sucks knowing more than your parents about that kind of stuff and having them still constantly nag at you.</p>
<p>You know, honestly, I feel like having Asian parents has made me more ambitious and have higher standards.</p>
<p>My mom: You got a 97 on an AP test? That’s a 94 without the curve. Which is almost an A-. And that can easily drop down to a B, which is pretty much a C. And no college is going to accept you with a C!</p>
<p>I saw this MTV documentary about 4 asian students. This one guy got a 1430 on his SAT and wanted to go to Columbia and I was thinking the whole time “If he had gone onto CC and done a chance thread he would think his life was over”</p>
<p>Lol @ 94 = almost C</p>
<p>That 1430 might’ve been on the old 1600 scale and that was pretty good back then.</p>
<p>^Based on the posters further remarks, I don’t think it was the old scale…</p>
<p>Over 35 replies and 1000 views yet not one taker.</p>
<p>I asked which Asians would change tradition and not one has stepped forward. I wrote the below for another thread, but I think it’s applicable here.</p>
<p>Arcane studies and questionable statistics aside, here’s the thing that many students of all nationalities do not get. Admissions is not black or white. Just because you have an SAT 100 points higher or a GPA - .20 percentage points higher, that does not make you the best candidate for the school. Schools try to factor in courage and heart and the ability to make society a better place. A lot of the students whom you favor don’t have the courage to tell a TigerMom no, let alone change society.</p>
<p>No I remember it was out of 2400. One of the other asian kids got a 2360. And accepted to Yale.</p>
<p>@sosomenza: </p>
<p>At the same time, there are many kids that are motivated out of their own goals.</p>
<p>I know I am…</p>
<p>YOU CAN DO IT EILEEN. wait make me some butterbeer. cmon.</p>