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Is an A grade still impressive? We get a student's perspective

Is an A grade still impressive? We get a student's perspective

Update: 2025-11-25
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A new report has found a large increase in the number of university students receiving A grades. The think-tank 'The New Zealand Initiative' has analysed grade data from New Zealand's eight universities and found a 64 percent increase in the number of students earning 'A's' in 2024 compared to 2006. Victoria University of Wellington Students' Association Academic Vice-President Ethan Rogacion chats to Jesse.
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Is an A grade still impressive? We get a student's perspective

Is an A grade still impressive? We get a student's perspective