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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The Brown grads I know are exceedingly normal, one is super active in the junior league. It's not a great school academically (lots of grade inflation, very little rigor), but it's difficult to get in so the kids are bright.[/quote]

No, there is not "lots of grade inflation. " But GPAs tend to be higher because Brown encourages students to take some classes pass/fail (S/NC) to push them out of comfort zones. Also,  students can retake a class for new grade, and a failing class drops off. Neither policy affects the actual grading in any given course and both good for learning mindset and mental health. [/quote]

This is just grade inflation with more steps, and the only grades anyone is getting are As (https://www.browndailyherald.com/article/2022/04/brown-grade-inflation-continues-to-soar-data-shows).

No college with zero general education requirements is interested in pushing anyone outside their comfort zone. It's very selective and the student body is rich, which is what a lot of people want, apparently. Academically, it's a joke. You can get a good education there, you can get a good education anywhere, but there's nothing to guarantee it.[/quote]

Why are you commenting? You have no idea what you are talking about.  Clearly don't know Brown or students there.

Of course Brown is interested in pushing students to explore. Brown selects students that push themselves out of their comfort zone. It is highly competitive at about 5% admission. Students already demonstrate that they will push themselves,  but many of these students are very GPA conscious,  so this policy encourages exploration.

Academically,  it is rigorous. Not easy As. You just rely on gossip and have no idea.
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