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Harvard Students Report High GPAs; University Plans to Limit A Grades
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What Happened?
A survey shows nearly 85% of Harvard seniors have GPAs of 3.65 or higher. In response, the university plans to limit A grades to 20% of students starting Fall 2027.
Key points
- 85% of Harvard seniors reported a GPA of 3.65 or higher.
- The median GPA among seniors is 3.9.
- AI tools are used by 64% of seniors multiple times a week.
- 73% of surveyed seniors oppose the proposed cap on A grades.
- 28% of Arts and Humanities students reported a perfect 4.0 GPA.
Key insights
- Limiting A grades may restore academic distinction but could demotivate students.
- The rise in AI usage raises concerns about its impact on learning and academic integrity.
- Students are divided on whether grade inflation is a real issue.
Why it matters
The proposed grading policy could impact students' academic recognition and motivation.
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India Today
