Harvard Faculty Votes to Limit A Grades to Combat Inflation
Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences has voted to limit the number of A grades awarded to undergraduates, a significant measure to combat grade inflation. This policy, set to begin in fall 2027, will cap A grades at 20% of students in a class, plus four additional students. The aim is to restore the value of an A grade, ensuring it accurately reflects exceptional achievement for students, employers, and graduate schools. This move addresses concerns that the prevalence of top grades had diminished their meaning and could disadvantage students with genuine high achievement.
John Q. Hosedrinker