Harvard implements strict limits on A grades to combat grade inflation

May 20, 2026, 2:00 AM20

(Update: May 21, 2026, 12:31 AM)

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Harvard implements strict limits on A grades to combat grade inflation

Harvard University announced a limit on A grades for undergraduates as part of a strategy to combat grade inflation.
Instructors will be allowed to give A grades to approximately 20% of students in each class starting fall 2027.
This initiative aims to enhance the value of grades and enable students to focus on learning rather than achieving perfect records.

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