<p>My problem with the system is this - if you’re studying/learning/understanding the material and getting help from the professor whenever you have a question, then it seems like your test grades should reflect that you understand and have studied/learned the material, and that is not always the case. It is an incredibly frustrating process to live through. kitesurfer, I was thinking you were a freshman this year… it gets pretty hard to “suck it up and go on” when you’re putting 200% into everything you’re doing and you get nothing back. I think you have the right mentality/attitude about it, but when this system starts applying to you and your grades year after year it is a little harder to take. If you do get into UNC, I hope you can stay positive! </p>
<p>My advice for students: work hard, try your best, don’t panic, try to aim for test grades that are a little higher than the average, and develop a relationship with your professors so they know who you are and what’s going on. Everything generally comes out fine with curving, etc.</p>
<p>Stepping off the soapbox now! ; -)</p>