Aidan Kane

So we’ve been having a ‘debate’ about grade inflation. Much of it has been focussed on the supply-side of the education system, and on one component of demand—from employers. But what of the students?

In particular, let’s think of the individual, good student—of which, at the risk of serious understatement, there are many. What advice would anyone have for a member of this silent minority?

So let’s say you’re a good student: hard-working, engaged, willing to learn, motivated. It might matter to you that grade inflation exists or not, but irrespective, it matters that the perception
of it exists, justified or not, and it matters to you that this might taint your hard-won grades, and so perhaps first job prospects, next postgrad steps, or maybe it just offends your sense of justice.

What should you do, in your study life, and/or beyond?

It’d be interesting to hear from students, teachers/academics and employers and I’m sure others, besides.