Ranmali is a professor at an elite university. Over the years, she has noticed that many students seem much more concerned with the letter grade they will receive than with the knowledge and skill acquisition the class requires. She also notices that many firms who are hiring graduates of her university are focused on special certificates and GPAs but ask few questions about the content of academic programs. These are both examples of:

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The focus on specific credentials and grades rather than actual knowledge and skills is a clear example of credentialism, which values credentials over actual ability or knowledge.

Ranmali Is a Professor at an Elite University