<p>Do you think that graduate schools don’t know about Princeton’s deflationary policy? Moreover, what’s the value of an A if everyone else gets it? Sure deflation makes life more stressful, but I’d prefer an equally prestigious university (Princeton) with an undergrad focus instead of a school with classes taught by TAs where I get an A that’s meaningless.</p>
<p>The premise of your question presumes everyone’s value system revolves around ease, rather than academia.</p>