Harvard University is preparing for a faculty vote on a proposal to limit the number of A grades awarded in courses to 20% of students, with an allowance for four additional As. This initiative, aimed at curbing grade inflation, comes in response to a significant increase in A grades over the years, with a report indicating that approximately 60% of grades during the 2024-25 academic year were As, compared to just 25% in 2005-06. The proposal also seeks to introduce a new internal ranking system based on raw scores rather than the traditional grade point average (GPA). Critics, including students and the Harvard Crimson's editorial board, argue that the cap could undermine academic rigor and create unnecessary competition among students. The editorial board noted that similar policies at Princeton University were eventually discontinued, suggesting that such caps may not effectively resolve the underlying issues of grade inflation. Faculty views on the proposal are mixed, with some expressing cautious support while others worry about the potential negative impact on course enrollment and faculty autonomy. The vote is scheduled for next week, and the outcome could shape grading policies at Harvard in the coming years.