'Soul-crushing' report on GPA sparks outrage among Harvard students, claims OUE misrepresents workloads

Harvard students criticised a new OUE report condemning grade inflation, calling it soul-crushing and misrepresenting workloads, as reported by the Harvard Crimson. The 25-page report suggested grades were too lenient, but students said stricter standards could heighten stress and undermine enjoyment of classes. Student-athletes and those engaged in extracurriculars argued the report ignored daily commitments. Concerns also included potential professional disadvantages from lower GPAs. Harvard College and FAS spokespeople did not respond to requests for comment.