<p>yep t. mark is still there and the lab sucks really bad since all we do is read articles and discuss them this semester. we had a pretty big microscope practical this past week but it isnt the final.</p>
<p>how difficult are the BUSINESS classes?</p>
<p>neonblue:</p>
<p>I am now a senior chem and management-consulting dual degree (yes i changed my mind several times over the past few years). I have a 4.0 in my business classes (where as i have like a 3.5 or so in my science classes) and I consider them easy, but I know people who struggle in them. I don't know if its because I am used to science classes or what but in my opinion business classes are easy as long as you go to class, take notes, and do the homework. So I would guess that it all depends on what you are used to and what comes naturally to you and how much effort you put in to it if it is easy or not. </p>
<p>I will say I have never met anyone who has taken classes in both the college of science and the college of business think that the science classes are easier. </p>
<p>Also just because I think the business classes are easy doesn't mean that they aren't helpful or worthwhile. We are currently ranked #2 in the country for undergrad business program by BusinessWeek. I have learned alot in my business classes and the professors have been great.</p>
<p>irishmeghan -- thank you for your inputs. i think it's great to have a good business education without major grade deflations, can't wait to experience Notre Dame myself!</p>
<p>neonblue,
If I may add my own input:
I know several business majors of several different types. You have your ones who seem to never have any work and get by with a good enough grade all the way up to those who have started their own businesses (examples are Welcome</a> to DormDrinks.com and <a href="http://www.dormbooks.com%5B/url%5D">www.dormbooks.com</a> though one is not affiliated with the other). While the material may be easier than engineering or science, it leaves more time open for you to challenge yourself--whether that means using that time to just hang out, studying a little bit extra to get that 4.0, or do some incredible things while a ND student and even beyond that.</p>
<p>All my business major friends are the laziest people I know. I am scpp and the work is definitely manageable. There will be some weekends when you'll have to stay in and work but it isnt too bad in the long run. Who wants to get messed up every weekend anyways? =D</p>
<p>It's not that there is NO grade deflation, it's that there still could be significant grade inflation.</p>
<p>the business school really does try to cut down on grade inflation by saying that no business class can have an average gpa of greater than a B+. none of the other schools have this rule and i can speak for science classes and there is no need for it since the average in those classes is usually a B or B-</p>
<p>I'm not at ND yet, (probably will be going in the fall), but I do know a million people who go there. I see a lot of their facebook statuses being "...hates (insert class name)" or "...just failed (blank) midterm" but they all turn out fine. I think it is an academically stressful place, but based on knowing some of the people who go there, if they can do it, so can I/you/anyone who can get in. Admissions only lets in people who can handle the work...and legacies. (kidding! but not totally.)</p>
<p>Ignore my post earlier in the thread. That was almost 3 years ago, before I was even at ND. Well, actually, don't ignore it, but at least take it with a very big grain of salt.</p>
<p>Nothing at ND is "easy." Some classes require more work than others, some are more intellectually stimulating, but you cannot get through all four years with a 4.0 just by picking easy classes. </p>
<p>That said, everyone who has been accepted has the capacity to earn very good grades. After everything has been said about various weighting practices of each colleges, I won't go into that. But if you've been admitted, and you put the work in, you will get the grade you deserve. That may not be an A, but it depends on the practice of the college.</p>
<p>check out the following link:</p>
<p>Deans</a> Honor List : Office of the Registrar : University of Notre Dame</p>
<p>has a chart listing gpa required to make the dean's list for each semeter going back to 2001. since it looks like you need a higher gpa than you did 8 years ago, that indicates there is either grade inflation or just smarter kids. Since my D's a student, i like to think its the latter. :)</p>
<p>the increase in grades is a change due to a change in how they calculate deans list. they used to say if you had an A- you made deans list. now its only the top 30% of the college. And the cut off for each semester is based on the previous semester</p>