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Harvard Caps A’s as Selective Colleges Attack Grade Inflation

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Harvard faculty vote to limit A grades for undergraduates The

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Harvard Caps A's as Selective Colleges Attack Grade Inflation

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An A will once again be what Harvard's guidelines have long said it is: a mark of extraordinary distinction,' members of the grading subcommittee said.

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**Summary:** Harvard faculty has voted to cap A grades for undergraduates, joining other selective colleges that are addressing grade inflation. The move aims to maintain the university's reputation as a high-achieving institution. **Why It Matters:** This decision underscores the ongoing struggle of higher education institutions to balance academic rigor with maintaining their

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