Harvard University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences has voted to implement a new policy limiting the number of A grades awarded to undergraduates, aiming to combat grade inflation. Starting in fall 2027, instructors will be capped at giving A grades to no more than 20% of students in a class, plus an additional four students. This measure seeks to restore the meaning of high grades for students, employers, and graduate schools, addressing concerns that inflated grades no longer reflect exceptional achievement. AI
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IMPACT Minimal direct impact on AI operators; primarily an academic policy change.
RANK_REASON A major academic institution implementing a significant policy change affecting grading standards. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]
