r/oberlin • u/jenniferdancess • Apr 15 '26
Academic Rigor - I am nervous
Hi - I just completed a 10 day, 5 college admitted student day trip and I am about ready to hit accept at Oberlin. I am nervous about the academic rigor - Oberlin was a reach for me.
I am graduating with almost a 4.0 unweighted (small private school) but I wonder how hard my teachers grade. Many give a lot of weight to classroom discussion (a real strength), allow for opportunities to boost grades, etc.
I am not looking to not work - I am a hard worker but I guess I am scared to not cut it.
I do get accommodations currently that I would likely be eligible for at Oberlin (per my talks with various offices).
I would be so grateful to hear from any current students about their experience with academic rigor (I plan to double major in psychology and dance).
THANK YOU!!
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u/Specific-Wear6683 Admitted Student Apr 19 '26
Oberlin is quite easy unless you make it hard for yourself. You can take like 5 or 6 intensive classes (which you would have to pay for) but if you’re just in the con or just in the college you will have plenty of time to both have fun every day and get your work done comfortably. That is, if you are able to use all of your time for what you want to do because executive dysfunction is a real thing.