In Lisa Foderaro's article “Type A-Plus Students Chafe at Grade Deflation,” Lisa Foderaro summarizes an ongoing debate within the Princeton higher education community Princeton University. Foderaro wrote an informative article to represent both sides of the issue in a fair and balanced way. He was attempting to expose a possible academic problem and solution and the consequences of a change in school policy. The article illustrates how the deflationary grading policy at Princeton affects students both academically and professionally. Students reject any positive effects with negative consequences, such as how the policy affects students mentally, puts students at a competitive disadvantage, and creates unrealistic standards in assessment. I agree and disagree with some of the students' positions as there are always benefits and consequences to any policy. Princeton students argue that the policy of limiting the number of As to only 35% of all grades awarded has detrimental effects on Princeton's A-pluses. body type of students. They argue that lowering students' GPAs through this policy makes it harder for students to compete with other equally intelligent Ivy League students who are not affected by the policy. The undergraduate student body president heard from students that the policy was creating inequities in the grading system. "I have received complaints from students who said their professors returned their exams and told them, 'I wanted to give 10 of you A's, but because of politics, I could only give five of you A's.' This is very surprising and highlights a major flaw that the policy has created. Furthermore students argue that there are mental effects created by the policy, including dampening competition and...... middle of paper..... .in students and their administration at Princeton. Perhaps even though there have been no significant decreases in acceptance rates, students feel punished and will therefore have worse outcomes. It appears that this policy has essentially put a wet blanket on it that was the bright flame of the pursuit of stimulating intellectual stimulation through education. Regardless of the purpose of any policy, it is imperative that all parties have equal weight and that the decision is logically based on these outcomes. Works Cited1. Foderaro, J.W. (2010, January 31). A+ students bristle at grade deflation. New York Times, Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/31/education/31princeton.html?pagewanted=print2. Personal, initials. (2009, December 02). Editorial: on vote deflation. The Daily Princetonian, excerpted from http://www.dailyprincetonian.com/2009/12/02/24601/