grades

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My mom told me, “I’m going to put you here; you have good grades, and you’re going to help.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Without test scores, admissions would hinge on inflated grades, extracurricular activities and essays.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Upcoming physics papers have been replaced as a "precautionary step", but students' results dates remain unchanged, the exam board said, meaning grades will be issued on time and in line with university offer deadlines.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Grade inflation is the gradual awarding of higher grades over time for the same- or lesser-quality work.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

“Leo is really worried about his grades in Kumu Whitman’s class. He doesn’t want to do the group project in Waikīkī. He wants to do it at Kaluanui Stream.”

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila