Harvard University has announced a significant change to its grading policy, aimed at curbing grade inflation among undergraduates. Starting in the 2027 academic year, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences will limit A grades to no more than 20% of students in each class, along with four additional A's. This decision follows a trend where over 60% of grades awarded were in the A range, leading faculty to argue that such grading no longer effectively distinguished exceptional work. Harvard Psychology Professor Joshua Greene emphasized that this reform seeks to alleviate the pressure of maintaining a perfect transcript, allowing students to take more academic risks. The initiative is seen as a response to growing scrutiny over university grading practices, with Harvard's government professor Alisha Holland stating it reflects the institution's ability to self-govern and adapt. The policy will be reviewed after three years, and while it has garnered support from some faculty, it faced opposition from students, with nearly 85% of surveyed undergraduates expressing disapproval of the changes.