grades

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"These students deserve confidence that their grades will reflect their mathematical ability rather than the unusual difficulty of a single examination paper," it continues.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Without test scores, admissions would hinge on inflated grades, extracurricular activities and essays.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The report also found that test scores are a better predictor of college performance than high school grades, but that UC weighed grades more heavily in admission decisions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Overall, the share of A grades at Harvard has roughly doubled since 2006.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

“Lexie, this has serious implications on your plans for next year. If you don’t get your grades back up, it’s possible that it will affect Sunridge’s decision.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam