Grade inflation in pandemic strengthened university prospects for private school and disadvantaged students

The first empirical evidence of how A-level grading in the pandemic affected university applications corroborates concerns about disproportionate benefits for private schools. Disadvantaged students ...

For less than $100, I clicked my way toward a college degree in days

You can’t get a diploma from these unaccredited online platforms, but many colleges’ generous transfer policies allow the ...
Fox News

Harvard faculty vote to cap 'A' grades at 20% in sweeping effort to combat decades of grade inflation

Harvard faculty voted in favor of capping A grades at 20% on Wednesday in an effort to combat grade inflation. "Today the Harvard faculty voted to make their grades mean what they say they mean," a ...
Inside Higher Ed

Harvard Will Cap A Grades

The Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Tuesday wrapped up a vote to cap the number of A grades at 20 percent per course, plus or minus four A’s. The policy proposal, which faculty have ...
Wall Street Journal

‘A’ Grades Are Suddenly Everywhere Since the Arrival of ChatGPT

AI is making “A” grades easier to come by, a new study shows—and making them less useful to employers trying to size up college graduates. The share of A’s in college classes heavy on writing and ...
The Harvard Crimson

Harvard Faculty Weigh Amendment That Would Tighten A-Grade Cap in Smaller Courses

Harvard faculty are weighing an amendment to a proposed cap on undergraduate A’s that would substantially reduce the number of A’s awarded in smaller courses, the latest revision to a policy faculty ...
U.S. News & World Report

Credit Utilization Calculator

Your overall credit utilization is a key factor in the amounts owed category, which accounts for 30% of your FICO credit score – second only to payment history. For a VantageScore, credit utilization ...
The New York Times

A Vexing Problem for College Students: Course Availability

A new report looks at course “shutouts,” which can add to the time and cost of getting a degree. By Ann Carrns Imagine that you’ve arrived at college, eager to start your studies, only to find that ...
The Advocate

Pelican Credit Union rewards students’ good grades with Dollars for A’s program

Investing in the financial future of Louisiana’s youth through programs that celebrate student success is a long-term priority for Pelican Credit Union. The credit union’s Dollars for A’s program ...
KCTV News

Blue Valley teachers say budget shortfalls could reduce fifth-grade school music programming

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - Blue Valley School District teachers warned parents that the elementary school orchestra program could be eliminated due to budget shortfalls and schedule changes. Several ...
Gizmochina

Military-Grade Certifications Explained: What It Actually Means for Your Gadgets

You’ve probably seen smartphone and laptop ads boldly claim “Military-Grade Certified”. This sounds impressive, implying that the device is tough enough for battlefield use. But what does that ...