'soul-Crushing': Students Slam Harvard's Grade Inflation Report

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Harvard students react negatively to a report on grade inflation, sparking discussion on the implications of lenient grading policies, with some commenters questioning the report's findings and others expressing frustration with the current system.

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2 months ago

I'm intrigued that for students, enjoying the classes is a high priority. Good on the school if they've been able to have high standards while keeping classes thoroughly enjoyable, but like the workplace it's seemed to traditionally about getting the things done more than liking it.

ChrisArchitect

2 months ago

Harvard says it's been giving too many A grades to students

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45740016

NoahZuniga

2 months ago

It seems like they are more focused on getting more B's and C's, not having more students fail. So I don't really see why that would be soul crushing

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