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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

GU Introduces New Grading System as Students Raise Fairness Concerns

GU Introduces New Grading System as Students Raise Fairness Concerns

By Kelly Anderson April 10, 2020

Georgetown University announced additional reforms to its grading policy for the spring semester April 2 following weeks of student lobbying for more lenient academic standards amid the COVID-19 pandemic.  Under...

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A Point for Grading Clarity

By The Editorial Board March 21, 2014

Nothing is more frustrating to a motivated student than teetering on the cusp of a higher grade. As some students claim, it’s almost more painful to earn a 89.5 percent than to earn a 85 percent. Especially...

Straighten Out the MSB Curve

By Eric Isdaner September 27, 2012

If the McDonough School of Business’ aim is to educate students to be among the most competitive in the nation and more attractive to potential employers, its grading policy does a poor job of furthering...

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