Scienceabout 9 hours ago· 1 min read
Harvard Faculty Vote to Cap A Grades at 20% to Combat Grade Inflation
Harvard University's faculty voted to limit A grades to just 20% of students starting in 2027-28 as part of a sweeping effort to address decades of grade inflation on campus.
Grade Cap Policy
Harvard faculty voted to cap A grades at 20% to combat grade inflation ahead of the 2027-28 academic year to address concerns following a recent report.
The policy represents one of the most significant changes to Harvard's grading system in recent years, signaling institutional concern about the value and meaning of academic grades.