Rising Tides: Harvard's GPA Climb Over a Century

Average grades at Harvard University have steadily increased from the late 1800s to today, starting around 2.5 on a 4.0 scale back then—think of it like most students getting C's—and climbing to nearly 3.8 by the 2020s, where A's are the norm. This shift highlights how educational standards have evolved, possibly due to pressures like competition for jobs or changing teaching methods, making it easier for top students to stand out less distinctly, much like how inflating currency reduces its value over time.

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