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nypost.comHarvard Faculty Votes to Cap A Grades at 20 Percent
Harvard University faculty approved a policy limiting A grades to 20 percent of those awarded in each class. The change responds to a rise in A grades from under 25 percent two decades ago to 60 percent in 2025.
ibtimes.co.ukUniversity of California Faculty Seek Return of Math Testing in Admissions
More than 550 University of California STEM professors signed an open letter requesting reinstatement of SAT and ACT mathematics requirements for STEM applicants starting in 2027. The letter cites studies showing sharp increases in students entering with math skills below high-sc…
foxnews.comLos Angeles High School Senior Accepted to 65 Colleges
A senior at Verbum Dei Jesuit High School in Los Angeles was accepted to 65 colleges and committed to Columbia University. The student plans to major in industrial engineering.
nypost.comElite Colleges Spend $170 Million to Increase Rural Student Enrollment, Which Remains Low
Byron Trott's initiative has grown to 32 member institutions including Brown, Columbia, Dartmouth, MIT, Stanford and Yale. More than 90,000 rural students applied last year, a 15 percent increase. Amherst College admitted 119 rural applicants this year after joining the network.
yahoo.comForbes Names 10 Private Colleges to 2026 New Ivies List
Forbes has released its third annual New Ivies list of 20 schools, including 10 private colleges, selected based on employer surveys. The list highlights institutions whose graduates are highly rated by executives amid changes in hiring driven by artificial intelligence. Data for…