Grade Inflation/Deflation at Cornell?

Jay1020
Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:56:32 +0000

What is an “A” calculated as? I believe it’s supposed to be a 3.7, but some schools put it as a 3.66.

Honor Societies? Deans list requirements? Any good awards or grants given to academically successful students?

That A+ = 4.3 is interesting; how many students actually ever attain an A+?

Is attendance factored into any of the grading? I find it absolutely annoying and ridiculous that some of my teachers take off points on students’ average for absence/lateness in college. All of my teachers currently do.