# Harvard says no to the easy "A"

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Podcast: [Round Table China](https://stenobird.com/podcast/round-table-china-7041106)
Published: 2026-06-19T06:00:00+00:00
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For years, "A" grades have been piling up like participation trophies. Now Harvard University is hitting the brakes. A strict 20 percent cap on top marks has students nervous and corporate recruiters thrilled. Why the sudden crackdown, and will other elite schools follow suit? / Does your fruit look different at home than in the market (22:41)? On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yangyang

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