Since 2018, Harvard College students have had the option to take one of their four General Education courses on a pass-fail basis. Starting with the Class of 2029, that may no longer be possible.

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But let’s focus on the question of grading. Only about 15% of all M.D. schools in the U.S. today rely on letter grades, with most operating on a pass-fail or tiered system. These systems were ...

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Simply put, a pass-fail culture ensures that meaningful learning prevails over any grade a student may receive. It is time for Harvard College to follow suit.