A recent report reveals that about two-thirds of grades at Harvard College last school year were A’s, with an additional 18 percent being A-minuses. This means fewer than one in six grades fell below an A-minus. The phenomenon is described as an experiment in grade inflation at the institution.
Key Points
- Two-thirds of Harvard College grades were straight A’s last year.
- A-minuses accounted for another 18% of grades.
- Fewer than 16% of grades were below A-minus.
Implications for Educational Freedom
This grade inflation at an elite university underscores potential declines in academic rigor, highlighting the need for greater educational freedom and alternatives like school choice to empower parents and students seeking merit-based higher education options. It may reflect broader issues of institutional overreach, supporting EFI’s advocacy for accountability and parental rights in education.