'soul-Crushing': Students Slam Harvard's Grade Inflation Report
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Harvard students react negatively to a report on grade inflation, sparking concerns about academic integrity and the value of their degrees; the discussion highlights frustration with the university's handling of grading policies.
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They filter at admission, they don't filter by exam.
For an academic track, sure. Why not. For anyone looking to go into commerce or public service, these quotes are an indictment of elite education. (Consider the tradespeople we tax to subsidize these students.)