<p>After reading the posts from past years, I came to the conclusion that no one will get a 4.0 at Emory.</p>
<p>Still I want to know...
How hard are the freshman classes at Emory?
How much do you typically study?
How hard are the pre-med classes now?
Whats the average GPA a freshmen will have and a senior end up with when graduating?
So, grade inflation....?
What classes and teachers should I simply avoid altogether?</p>
<p>Honestly, I don’t think there is an “average difficulty” for classes at Emory. I am currently a freshman, and I have both extremely challenging classes and classes that didn’t require a great deal of outside studying. It just depends on the class and what your strengths are as a student. I tend to study in bursts right before tests, where I work for hours at a time. But many students (and this is probably the better method…haha) study a little bit each day and then aren’t stressed when test time comes. Studying definitely shouldn’t take over your life, but it is important to do well. As for pre-med classes, the only one I have taken in chemistry, and I think if you put the work in, you will do fine. You’re going to get a grade in your classes that reflects the amount of work you put in. It’s definitely a fair system, and professors are very interested in their students doing well. I know many freshmen that have maintained 4.0s and many seniors with extremely high GPAs. Doing well academically is a priority among almost all Emory students. And lastly, I wouldn’t avoid any classes or professors! Often the classes that are the most rewarding and interesting are viewed negatively because they’re difficult, but the students who actually put in the time appreciate all they learn. Emory is a wonderful place with very concerned, caring faculty members, and part of the Emory experience is enjoying all the opportunities these professors offer!</p>
<p>Can any more Emory undergrads share their responses to this post? (Bump!)</p>
<p>Speaking as a current sophomore:</p>
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<li>Freshman year was a combination of laughingly easy and excruciatingly hard for me but that’s just the way that I chose my schedule. I liked my freshman seminar, Music, Mind, & the Brain. It was interesting, not really what I was expecting but easy enough for me to study every now and then. I really wouldn’t worry about thinking about classes now though seeing as freshman don’t choose their classes until mid August when they’re already here. You will have PLENTYYY of guidance from staff, faculty, and current students about which classes to take/avoid. </li>
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<p>-Last year? I studied in bursts too. Currently I’m taking 20 credit hours so I am studying a lot more than I ever have before because I have to stay on top of all of my work. If we group doing homework in with studying I’d say freshman year I probably spent about … 17 hours a week, plus the random bursts… sophomore year… well let’s just say I just spent 70 hours in the library this past week… but then again I had 4 exams this week. </p>
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<li><p>I’m not pre-med, but from what I’ve observed… pretty difficult for those not truly passionate about science, and even some of those kids have troubles. Orgo & Physics is really where students tend to run into trouble. </p></li>
<li><p>I have no idea about GPA stats… you could email office of the registrar if they even know that. I had a 3.5 end of freshman year.</p></li>
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<p>-Grade inflation- Not that I’m aware of -_-</p>
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<li>Teachers to avoid… rate my professor & class comments (Emory’s own version of RMP on LearnLink) are both extremely helpful but take it with a grain of salt. Sometimes you have to sacrifice, an early class for a great teacher. Like I said, pretty early to be worrying about this now, but feel free to ask around and exhaust your resources once you come for orientation. There will be people willing to help everywhere. Trust me.</li>
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<p>Still I want to know…
How hard are the freshman classes at Emory? </p>
<p>It really depends on what/who you take. Sorry I can’t give a better answer than taht. Ideally, you want to take the best and most approachable people (not necessarily the hardest).</p>
<p>How much do you typically study?</p>
<p>1 hour a day. Mostly math/science will be the bulk of your studying. Everything else combines to maybe 2 hours total each week. Unless there’s a paper due or a midterm coming up.</p>
<p>How hard are the pre-med classes now?</p>
<p>Chem is a lot tougher than before (and I personally didn’t like Mulford). Morkin is great, though, from what I hear. Bio has gotten easier (but still isn’t a walk in the park). I had Spell and it was awesome. I had Berland for Physics 151 and I hated it. If you don’t have a strong physics background, don’t bother going to class… Teach it to yourself. If you do have a strong physics background, you’ll enjoy the tangents he goes on (that have nothing to do with the actual tests). Roth for 152 is great (but my lack of preparation and motivation becasue of 151 is killing my grade). For Orgo, thake Weinsheink. You’re not really having the Emory premed experience if you don’t take him.</p>
<p>Whats the average GPA a freshmen will have and a senior end up with when graduating?</p>
<p>I think the last graduating class had an average of 3.38 or something. I read that on CC I think. Bernie might know for sure. GPAs generally increase as you get older. I think 3.5 is definitely possible and everyone should shoot for 3.6+.</p>
<p>So, grade inflation…?</p>
<p>I can’t compare to other schools but I think it’s as inflated as most other places?</p>
<p>What classes and teachers should I simply avoid altogether?</p>
<p>I won’t go into that but class comments should give you a good representation of what the teachers are like.</p>
<p>Actually, there are those with 4.0 GPAs.</p>
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<p>^Not necessarily, 4.0, but it’s astonishing to see 178/1357 or 13.12% of Emory’s freshmen received above a 3.9 last semester.</p>
<p>It seems like grade inflation.</p>
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<p>It’s been my experience that many students decline AP credit in order to earn a high grades in their first-semester classes.</p>
<p>For those going into the humanities and social sciences (such as economics, philosophy, political science), is it hard to maintain higher than a 3.5 GPA? </p>
<p>Thanks in advance!!! :)</p>
<p>^ no it is not.</p>
<p>Thanks aluminum_boat! I have another question: is Emory College grant need-based, or will they wager the grant if I have a low GPA?</p>
<p>I’m not quite sure what you mean.
You’ll get financial aid as long as you’re taking (maybe passing) enough credits to be a full time student. And financial aid is need-based (unless you have received merit-based aid).</p>
<p>That’s what I wanted to hear! Thank you!</p>