As Cooper Hedden huddled over his first financial management test of the year, he quickly realized why it’s considered one of the most difficult classes at the University. He stopped by his ...

If students are told beforehand that they’re enrolling in a difficult class, they can get “academic first aid” in the form of writing assistance, tutoring and other support to help them avoid failing ...

The “weed-out” class — a rigorous course designed to filter out students who may lack the know-how to continue in a degree program — is no stranger to Northwestern students. However, students and ...