Grade Guides & Articles

How grading actually works — written only where we can point at who says so.

How Much Can Your Grade Drop After the Final?

Every grade has a floor: the worst case if you blank the exam. Knowing yours turns panic into arithmetic.

What Happens If You Fail Your Final?

Failing the exam and failing the class are different events — the weights decide, and the aftermath has more options than it feels ...

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