<p>Who else here goes to a school on the quarter system? I'm wondering how fast-paced it really is. Do you feel that 10 weeks in a class is enough time to absorb the information? At what point are the first tests/quizzes/midterms/homework assignments/reading assignments. I know it depends on the class (and probably school), but I'm just trying to get a general idea of what to expect. Also, what is your general opinion of the quarter system? Thanks!</p>
<p>Super fast, first test/mid terms on third or fourth week. </p>
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<p>10 weeks is definitely enough time to absorb the material, though it can be tough to catch up if you fall behind.</p>
<p>Homework/Reading assignments are usually weekly or biweekly. If the class has 2 midterms, the first is usually around 4th or 5th week (sometimes 3rd), the second from 7th to 9th week. If there’s 1 midterm it can fall anytime from 4th to 8th week. You’ll always find a professor that has his own unique way though. Plus, I’m sure what’s normal is different in other subjects (I’m a math major).</p>
<p>Given that California is the only system I know that uses it…you can say it’s pretty backwards.</p>
<p>Dartmouth
U of Chicago
DePaul University
University of Denver
Drexel University
Eastern Washington University
Furman University
Louisiana Tech University
Mercyhurst College
Northwestern University
Ohio State University
Ohio University
Oregon State University
University of Oregon
Portland State University
Santa Clara University
Stanford University
Union College
University of Washington
Wright State University</p>
<p>Just to name a few. Nice try, though. And last time I checked, California has the best public college system of any state.</p>
<p>But in all reality, yes, the quarter system is pretty backwards. 
But I think I’ll really enjoy it.</p>
<p>^Carleton is another with 10-week terms, but they called it the “trimester system” instead of quarter. I’m guessing, that with 10-week terms and calling it “quarters”, the 4th quarter is summer? They must just not have a summer term, or call it that, rather than 4th quarter.</p>
<p>I just copied and pasted that from another thread. Yeah, summer is considered a quarter in the quarter system.</p>
<p>I’m on quarters, its pretty darn fast. DONT slack, as long as you go to class everyday and go to office hours while keeping up with the HW, you should be good! </p>
<p>Tests depends on the prof. </p>
<p>Personally, I like the quarter system b/c you can always count each week on both your hands! Lol! Its short enough that you can cram during the final week, but not so long that you really gotta understand the material.</p>
<p>My mistake…Mercyhurst College is doing a quarter system so it must be OK. False alarm people…</p>
<p>Here at Northwestern I’m on the quarter system, and it definitely has its ups and downs. Most courses are weighted as 1 credit here, and you need 45 credits to graduate. So, you virtually have to take 4 courses as a quarter with a few 3 course schedules thrown in the mix. But given the (sometimes) toughness of our quarters, they are very generous with AP credit. I essentially arrived with a maxed out year’s worth of credit - that takes a load off when planning courses. But all in all, I like the easiness in double majoring and being able to take more courses over four years, but 10 weeks and 4 courses over that span can be just flat out ridiculous. I know Dartmouth has the D-Plan where they only take 3 courses a quarter - our president was trying to implement that here last time I checked. Its met with some difficulties, but I must say that it would be far superior (and less strenuous) in my books.</p>
<p>@Tinfoyl</p>
<p>Generous with AP Credits? You have to make at least a 5 on 90% of the tests! At least you can apply those credits to any unrestricted elective should you get that high of a score.</p>
<p>The only thing I don’t like about it so far is that I have to wait a month longer to start college.</p>