<p>As you are very close to what is going on in colleges these days, what would be your view on how the reality might have changed since the study was done? Part of what I am trying to understand is grade inflation, both at institutions generally and also how grading levels might have been influenced by the larger pool of statistically stronger students. Is it easier to get an A now at most colleges and/or are there more better students today?</p>
<p>Hanna-I cross-posted with you. I think you are saying that this is not a reflection of absolute number of As, but the number of As adjusted for the (perceived) difficulty of the awarding institution. Right?</p>