Just a comment on an article in the Times (20/07)
'A third of students graduated with a first last summer in England despite pressure for universities to halt grade inflation... half of the firsts could not be explained by prior attainment or background, according to new figures published by the Office for Students. They also show a quarter of those who achieved three Ds at A Level were awarded a 1st class degree in 2022'
As a graduate of 2019, where less than 10% of my class were awarded a first, I wonder if graduate recruitment takes grade inflation into account. Would be grateful for any insight you could provide @Jessica Booker
'A third of students graduated with a first last summer in England despite pressure for universities to halt grade inflation... half of the firsts could not be explained by prior attainment or background, according to new figures published by the Office for Students. They also show a quarter of those who achieved three Ds at A Level were awarded a 1st class degree in 2022'
As a graduate of 2019, where less than 10% of my class were awarded a first, I wonder if graduate recruitment takes grade inflation into account. Would be grateful for any insight you could provide @Jessica Booker
