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The Surge of A+ Students
Maclean's examines the growing number of students applying to university with A+ averages, a trend attributed to widespread grade inflation in high schools. The piece explores how universities are struggling to distinguish between applicants as top marks become increasingly common, and what the pressure to achieve perfect grades means for admissions fairness and student well-being.
Why now: Debate over grade inflation and university admissions standards is resurfacing as more students graduate with near-perfect averages.
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- The Surge of A+ Students · drchiu · 7
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