<p>Also, the fact that many may be chem. majors which typically grades lower than biological sciences at most schools. And yes, there is less demand, but requirements are the same. I mean, I honestly don’t want pre-pharm students to get away w/a weaker background than other science oriented counterparts. They should at least be exposed to the same level of material. As for the grades (especially in uncurved courses), I think a lot of it comes from a lack of true interest for science moreso than incompetence. People learn how to fake interest (the only interest is in the context that taking the courses will get them into prof. school). An interested person, no matter the background from HS will do reasonably well, I see it happen all the time. Others will self-inflate after they realize they don’t have a true interest in it, but just want the career.</p>