In a bid to address grade inflation, Harvard University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences has announced a cap on 'A' grades for undergraduates, effective from fall 2027. The decision, finalized by a faculty vote, comes after data revealed that over 60% of grades awarded recently were in the 'A' range. Faculty members argued that this trend made it difficult to distinguish truly exceptional work. The new policy will limit 'A' grades to 20% of students in each class, plus an allowance for four additional students. This follows a similar initiative by Princeton University, which capped 'A' grades at 35% in 2004 but later reversed the policy due to concerns about its impact on student competitiveness. Harvard's Dean of Undergraduate Education, Amanda Claybaugh, acknowledged the complexity of grade inflation, noting that while many recognize the issue, no effective solutions have been implemented until now. The faculty also voted to use average percentile rank instead of grade-point average for honors and awards. The effectiveness of these changes will be reviewed in three years, with the possibility of adjustments based on feedback.