<p>Hi
I know in undergraduate courses, some professors grade on curve and based on that they might assign A,B and C.However I am wondering how grading is done in graduate school since in most forums it is mentioned that graduate courses are not curved but at the same time I heard grading is a lot more lenient that undergraduate. So I would like to know what do you guys think will be proportion of A,B and other grades in graduate courses? I know it depends on a course and professor but I want to do know how different it might be from undergrad. So For example if in a class of 50 students , B in undergrad result in what grade in graduate level?</p>
<p>Think of it this way. A “C” in a graduate course is a failing grade so the average will likely be in the “B” range. Curving or no curving depends on the course, the instructor and the university.</p>
<p>In my experience, C’s are handed out rarely - it is essentially a failing grade and there is no expectation of failure so you really have to earn it.</p>
<p>As to A’s and B’s, I have seen what appears to be anywhere from 1/3 of a class getting A’s (the rest B’s) to ALL of them getting A’s. For the most part there is no curve - you get an A if the instructor thinks you really got it, a B if they think you did okay, and a C if you really screwed up. Some departments have guidelines on the proportions, but faculty politics being what they are, more senior professors are often able to flout those guidelines with impunity.</p>