'The college grading system [is] almost meaningless': People see the Ivy League as an easy A and with flawed admissions standards | Fortune

"A recent Gallup poll found public trust in higher education fell to just 36% in 2023 and 2024, a low among a series of controversies facing the institutions."

"Among the 20 recommendations, the committee called on university faculty to 'grade like we mean it.' Grade inflation took to the national spotlight after Trump pushed a crackdown on the practice."

"A 2023 report from Yale economics professor Ray Fair found that Yale dished out A or A- grades to a staggering 79% of students, meaning the median student at Yale receives an A."

Higher education is experiencing a significant PR crisis, particularly among elite institutions like the Ivy League. Public trust in these institutions has dropped to 36% in 2023, with concerns about grade inflation and the relevance of four-year degrees in an AI-driven job market. Yale University has acknowledged its unpopularity and has proposed 20 recommendations to address these issues, including a call for more rigorous grading practices. The pressure on universities is compounded by the perception that many white-collar jobs may soon be automated.

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