In the United States today nearly half of all entering college freshmen have an overall high school grade-point average of 4.0, twice what it was in 1970. What is the reason for this increase in students with high grades?

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Studies have shown that teachers are inflating grades more often than before, giving students higher grades even if they are not performing better academically. Additionally, the pressure to get into competitive colleges and universities may lead students to prioritize high grades over actual learning.

In the United States Today Nearly Half of All Entering