how hard is it to fail a course at nus

by Dr. Hassie Harris 5 min read

Recommended Grade Distribution (Source: NUS Provost Blog)
In essence, this means that in university, it's hard to actually fail for most modules (since only about 5% of students get a D-F grade), but it's also hard to actually perform well as most people (about 70% of the cohort) fall between the B or C range.
Aug 3, 2019

What is a fail grade in NUS?

While we are graded on a curve in NUS, generally NUS tries not to fail students. So this means that if you failed the course, more than likely you will get the absolute bare minimum of passing, which is C. Should the worst case scenario occur (D or F), you can S/U the grade, but it becomes a U.Oct 14, 2019

Is it common to fail a course?

Even the most prominent students may be failing a college class at times. It happens frequently but you should really try to avoid this from happening!Feb 6, 2022

Is D grade pass or fail NUS?

Distinction (PD) or Pass (P). Unless otherwise indicated, a student who passes a subject by supplementary examination is awarded only "D" grade irrespective of his performance.Aug 13, 2021

What is the passing mark for NUS?

A. A student registered for a Bachelor's degree must complete at least 50% of required MCs for the degree programme with NUS modules which are defined as all modules taught, co-taught, supervised or co-supervised by one or more NUS faculty members.

Does failing a college class ruin your life?

The Consequences of Failing a Class A failing grade will likely hurt your GPA (unless you took the course pass/fail), which could jeopardize your financial aid. The failure will end up on your college transcripts and could hurt your chances of getting into graduate school or graduating when you originally planned to.May 8, 2020

What is the most failed college course?

The 4 Most Commonly Failed College ClassesCollege Algebra. The evil, despicable and terrible villain of early high school has come back to haunt you. ... Organic Chemistry. The presence of this class on this list might not come as a surprise. ... Physics. ... Anatomy and Physiology.Nov 11, 2017

Is 74 a good mark at uni?

Excellent 74-79% All the qualities of a lower first class mark but outstanding in one or more ways. Exceptional 80-89% Displays striking insight, sophistication, originality and analytical skills; the quality of the work overall far outweighs any shortcomings or possibility of improvement.

Is B+ A good grade in NUS?

Students taking graduate-level modules from the School of Business from Sem 1, AY2021/2022 should refer to their School for more information....Grade Points.GradeGrade PointA5.0A-4.5B+4.0B3.57 more rows

What grade is a 13 year old?

Grade 8International StudentsStudent Age (as of September 1, 2022)American Grade Equivalent13 years oldGrade 812 years oldGrade 711 years oldGrade 610 years oldGrade 57 more rows

Is B+ above average?

What Does a B+ Grade Mean? B+ is a good high school grade. As a matter of fact, it's an above-average high school grade. B+ is equivalent to 87% to 89%.Nov 2, 2021

What is a good GPA in NUS?

NTU, NUS, SUTD and SMULetter GradeNTU and NUSSMUA5.04.0 (83-85%)A-4.53.7 (80-82%)B+4.03.3 (77-79%)B3.53.0 (74-76%)9 more rows

What is an A+ in NUS?

NUS need transparency for the exam and grading system. An A may be an A, but 80% for an A or 100% for an A make a different to students' perspective. If transparency of personal level is that difficult to show, it is easier to show the 10th and 90th percentile in the results slips.Jan 20, 2012