Harvard holding back A grades has recruiters rejoicing about seeing the real differences between students
Harvard University has decided to limit the number of A grades awarded to combat grade inflation. This change is welcomed by recruiters who believe it will help differentiate between candidates' actual performance levels. Experts suggest that this policy could make GPAs more meaningful in the hiring process.
- ▪Harvard faculty voted to cap A grades at 20 percent to address grade inflation.
- ▪A report indicated that 60% of grades given out at Harvard are A's, a significant increase over the past two decades.
- ▪Recruiters believe that limiting A grades will provide a clearer signal of student performance to employers.
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US News Harvard holding back A grades has recruiters rejoicing about seeing the real differences between students By Rikki Schlott Published May 28, 2026, 5:39 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Harvard University faculty have voted to give out fewer A’s in a bid to combat grade inflation. Recruiters and hiring managers are relieved — and hoping it will help distinguish the best candidates from the rest of them. “If everybody is scoring 100%, is anybody really scoring 100%? It’s about schools needing to provide more of a distinction between students who actually are performing really well versus those who are just getting by,” Steven Rothberg, founder of College Recruiter, told The Post.
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