<p>Mightynick, you did skip all the difficult classes due to APs, which are ridiculously easier than an actual college intro classes just for the fact that you have almost twice as long to learn the material. Upper level courses do tend to get easier as you progress in college and I am sure there were a few people in your classes at PSU getting As as well who were serious about their education, albeit they might have been more social and outgoing then your typical ivy student.</p>
<p>Sometimes the college prestige/academic-talk does get to your nerves and the writing inevitably gets dry. Although kelley isn't a top ten, it is definitely worth applying if you are interested. The mere fact that a school isn't very selective is a weak argument because you will still have vast opportunities and a good foundation there.</p>
<p>kelley is rated very high by employers who employ their grads.</p>
<p>it draws a lot of criticism because i believe the average SAT score there is something like an 1180, not even nearly close to any other business schools in the top 10, or top 20 for that matter.</p>
<p>if you don't mind having peers with low test scores, you'll find kelley is actually a pretty rigorous program, and students there draw large salaries upon graduation.</p>
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<p>AP classes don't tend to be easier than college classes...well, at least not at my high school. In my AP Physics class I ended up with a C but on the AP Exam I scored a 3 without even studying. The same goes for AP Calc, Econ, US History, etc. I scored a 5 on Calc and US History, 4 on Macro/Micro even though I usually got B's on class tests. </p>
<p>As for upper level/entrance to major classes....I got an A in my Intro to Accounting class, even though its claimed as the "toughest" Business entrance to major course. If people were even a bit worried about their grades, the class average wouldn't have been a 65.</p>
<p>Keep in mind that there are many bright kids who don't have the financial resources- or don't choose to use them- for a private college. Indiana/Kelley is an excellent school. After the first year you will find plenty of smart kids who will get excellent jobs or get into top grad programs. I went from Kelley to Chicago Law.</p>
<p>i am guessing you are very smart. I have financial resources but then again i feel guilty living off my parents. Did you get any merit scholarships and do u mind sharing your stats?</p>
<p>if kelley is ranked so high, how come better students do not apply?</p>
<p>Because it's not about rankings?</p>
<p>Because it is much larger than most programs. And it is in Indiana.</p>