<p>I am a transfer student entering WashU in my sophomore year. How difficult is the coursework in terms of outside time spent/thought etc. I am coming from a very large public school (honors program) but a very, very competitive, high achieving public school.</p>
<p>I'll be focusing on Economics and Political Science. Any information would be great! Thanks.</p>
<p>Hey there-
I'm a transfer student too, I also came from an honor's program at a public university. I've found that the difficulty and rigor of courses really varies. I certainly have to work harder here than I did at my other school, but it is manageable. I only had two insane weeks the entire school year! :) If it helps you any, I had a 4.0 at my other school and did very little outside work. At WashU I do more outside work and pull off A's and B's, depending on the department.</p>
<p>Awesome, that really helps. If possible...what department are you in? =)</p>
<p>I'm an anthro major and I dabble in linguistics. :)</p>
<p>How Rigorous Is This School??? Any Answers From Current Students?</p>
<p>my daughter is a good student, and she works very hard. She said the courses aren't in the same ballpark as high school, and much harder than the courses taken by her friends at other schools as well.</p>
<p>However, we were talking today and she said, "Mom... you know how you told me that you forget all the hard times, and remember all the good ones? That's how it is with me. I remember working so hard at the end of the last semester, but not the specifics. Instead I remember the fun that I have, the friends that I've made."</p>
<p>So, do they work hard? Yes.</p>
<p>Harder than at other schools? My guess is yes.</p>
<p>But, I also know that later in the conversation she spoke of how much she liked and respected her fellow students. How there is a camaroderie and knowledge that everybody is smart, so not much competition. A feeling of mutual respect, and some awe of some students who are amazing (which peole are appreciative of.)</p>
<p>what was her major? and what were her high school Stats?</p>
<p>She was 7th in her class - at a largish public high school (class of about 400) that wasn't as challenging as most (according to her and her sister, we've moved a few times, so they have comparisons.) Her SATs were average for Wash U, but her grades at Wash U are a bit above average - even with the accomplished student body. </p>
<p>The difference between college and high school is that she works hard for her grades. A's are tough to get, and B's aren't a "booby prize" for showing up. Most/all of her friends work very hard, but put a lot of energy into having fun also.</p>
<p>She adores the school, it is already in her soul - and she's only completed freshman year. I can see it in how she talks about the school (similar to what I think of my alma mater.)</p>
<p>Oh - as to major, she's double majoring in Business and Art. FYI, the Art was more time-consuming than business. Taking two such disparate majors didn't allow her to take electives, though she's certainly getting a broad education.</p>
<p>if i double majored in spanish and bio.... do u think i'd still have time for electives such as dance or sociology (things that are fun for me)?</p>
<p>did anyone take physics? if so, who did you take and how is it>?</p>
<p>it's easy to double major at washu, and especially easy if you're doing a second major in a foreign language, because many kids start off ahead just based on high school preparation. plus, you can do summer classes abroad to knock out some credits!</p>
<p>do u find it easy to make A's? are the teachers very helpful w/ extra tutoring?</p>
<p>NUgraduate,
When your daughter applied to WUSTL, did she apply to the art school or to the business school?</p>
<p>physics majors/students....what book is used for both the 197 and 117 sequences?</p>
<p>My daughter applied to the Art School. The business major was an "afterthought." She always intended to double-major, but wasn't sure what her academic subject would be. FYI, it seems the acceptance rates are higher for the Art School (and Architecture) than some of the other schools, HOWEVER, there is more to the Art School application than the other schools. She had to submit a portfolio of work which, though the application says is optional, I cannot imagine how or why the school would accept someone who had not been pursuing art during high school (at least some of the time.) With so many to choose from, how/why would they choose someone without a portfolio? This said, artistic talent aside, they do not relax academic standards because unlike schools like Penn (if you don't apply to Wharton undergrad, it is very difficult to transfer in,) Wash U. offers it's students a lot of flexibility.</p>