Is choosing a university mainly because its assessment seems easier a bad idea?
Choosing a university solely, or mainly, because its assessment seems easy is generally a risky basis for the decision. Assessment methods differ by faculty, course, academic year, and sometimes instructor, and the workload may be greater than expected after enrollment. Give priority to the subjects you want to study, the teaching format, and whether the environment suits you through graduation; then treat assessment style as one factor after checking official information on grading criteria, assignments, and exams.
Key points
- Clarify what “easy assessment” means, such as the balance of assignments, exams, attendance, or group work.
- Prioritize your interests, learning style, and ability to continue comfortably through graduation.
- Check the curriculum and assessment methods in current official information for the relevant faculty and courses.
Things to check
- The actual workload and assessment experience can vary by university, faculty, course, instructor, academic year, and individual student.