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fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Perverse Consequences of the Easy A

During their final meeting of the spring 2024 semester, after an academic year marked by controversies, infighting, and the defenestration of the university president, Harvard's faculty burst out laughing. As was tradition, the then-dean of Harvard College, Rakesh Khurana, had been providing updates on the graduating class. When he got to GPA, Khurana couldn't help but chuckle at how ludicrously high it was: about 3.8 on average. The rest of the room soon joined in, according to a professor present at the meeting.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago

Nobody likes to take exams but they might be more valuable than you think | CBC Radio

Exams in Canadian high schools generate significant stress among students due to high stakes and strong emphasis on grades.
fromIndependent
5 months ago

Ciara Kelly: As a veteran of Magaluf 2018 and Ios 2021, here are the three dangers I'll be warning my child about before this year's Leaving Cert holiday

In fact, for many this stress fest will be over in a few days.
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fromNew York Post
7 months ago
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How academic pressure and college admissions cause student stress

College admissions stress leads to toxic competition among high school students, impacting their mental well-being and social interactions.
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fromNew York Post
7 months ago

How academic pressure and college admissions cause student stress

College admissions stress leads to toxic competition among high school students, impacting their mental well-being and social interactions.
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