Harvard University Faculty Vote to Impose 20 Percent Cap on Undergraduate a Grades by Fall 2027

Harvard University faculty approved a policy to cap A grades at 20 percent per class starting in fall 2027 to address rising grade inflation.The university will also shift from using GPA to average percentile rank for honors assessments to better differentiate student performance.The move marks an ambitious attempt to restore academic standards after data showed A grades accounted for nearly 60 percent of marks.This policy faces significant criticism from students and faculty who worry the cap fails to account for individual effort and excellence.