TM875

This was something that I learned over the course of time in high school. The American public high school education has become ridiculously easy. I put in hardly any effort, and was able to make an "A" in every class that I took.

Okay, so I may be naturally smarter and, more importantly, more logical than the average bear - but there's nothing that any 'average' kid couldn't succeed in. Basically, to get an A, all one has to do is remember a mediocre amount of information and be able to bullshit a half decent essay.

By my senior year, I realized that I could do practically nothing and get away with it. Between reputation and reasoning sense, I was easily able to ace every class. Those that recieved C's or lower simply weren't trying (the only exception was a photography class - you either had it or you didn't. But then again, the mechanics were a big part of the grade, and anyone can learn mechanics through practice).

Anyway, I would have to postulate that, in America, a "B" is average. Anything below is really poor work. Remember, in high school, most grades are participation and homework completeness. As long as you work, recieving high marks is not difficult.

Fast foward that to college - that can go either way, depending on your major. I majored in Econ, which is mainly a theoretical social science which you either are taking because A) you love it and live to study or B) You're Business Ad. and need it for your major. A's and C's are common.

However, if you're a Bio or Engineering person, a C is about top in your class. If you're an Ed major, you'll be kicked out with less than a 3.5. Go figure.

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