NYU Stern Curve: Is it that bad?

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<p>I have been hearing about notorious "Stern Curve," which makes it ridiculously difficult for the undergraduate students to maintain a high GPA.</p>

<p>I was told that in some classes that are easy, where a lot of students end up getting 90s+, a 1 point difference can make a huge difference in what grade they end up with.</p>

<p>Becuase of the rigid curve, only selected groups receive grade A, whereas CAS students often get inflated GPAs.</p>

<p>Is this going to work as a serious disadvantage when I apply to MBA later on? (Business schools will definitely yield lower GPA than regular CAS or other schools) Do the graduate schools put this into consideration?</p>

<p>Also.. is the "Stern Curve" as bad as it sounds? Are there any Sternies here who can tell me about this?</p>

<p>I'd greatly appreciate your comments.</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>I don't go to NYU, but I seriously doubt it's thaaaaat bad. I mean lots of schools have harsh curves, but i'm sure anyone who tries hard and doesn't let it get to their head will do just fine. It's manageable.</p>