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28. The Reality of Grade Inflation
Earning straight A's once signified levels of academic excellence and diligence unattainable by most students. Do these grades still mean as much when 40% or more of the class carries the same perfect average? Amy and Mike invited test prep professional Brian Eufinger to explore the reality of grade inflation.
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
What does it mean when more than half of students at a school have A averages?
How common are C-level grades at public and private schools?
How can high school grade inflation harm a student's college admissions process?
What role do…
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