Confessions of a Semi-Reformed Professor

Confessions of a Semi-Reformed Professor

Musings of a medical technology founder and CEO, formerly tenured and currently parttime professor, wife, and mother. Every word is written by me. I promise.

People are worried about grade inflation at Harvard. I think we should eliminate grades altogether.

Apr 29, 2026

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People are worried about grade inflation at Harvard. I think we should eliminate grades altogether.

Grades tell you little about a student's future competency

Melissa Bates
Melissa Bates