<p>I know Stern has a "harsh" curve. Is it the same at NYU CAS, if you're studying economics?</p>
<p>hmm well it depends on the subject. In my bio and chem classes, the average on an exam is often 50-60%, so naturally there’s a curve. I’ve taken 2 CAS-Econ classes (Principles of MicroEcon and Principles of MacroEcon) and I think both were curved very slightly…I remember my average was a 91 in Macro and I got an A, which I wasn’t expecting. The intro econ classes were super easy though…the advanced classes are probably more difficult and maybe there’s a curve, especially if it’s a larger class (I took one over the summer, in a small class setting). </p>
<p>but CAS-Econ is generally not considered too hard so don’t worry about harsh grading. Getting at least a B+ shouldn’t be tough if you put some effort in (unless you’re just not an econ person or something). it also depends on the difficulty of the class and the professor’s grading policy.</p>
<p>The econ department curve is 30-35%=A/A-, 40-45%=B+/B/B-, rest=C/D/F. Starting from the top. But most profs don’t use the curve when you go to advanced classes and when curves are used its because everyone failed.</p>
<p>There are certain profs in the econ department that you should avoid like the plague. At all costs.</p>