In Lisa Foderaro's article "A-Plus Students Anger at Grade Deflation," she summarizes an ongoing debate within of the Princeton University higher education community. Foderaro wrote a news article to describe both sides of the argument in a fair and balanced way. It attempted to expose a possible academic problem as well as the solution and consequences of a change in school policy. The article explains how the prototype deflationary policy at Princeton affects students both academically and professionally. Students refute any positive effects that have negative consequences such as how the policy affects students mentally, puts them at a competitive disadvantage, and creates unrealistic grading standards. I agree and disagree with some of the students' positions, because any policy always has benefits and consequences. Princeton students argue that the policy of limiting the number of A's to just 35 percent of all grades awarded is having detrimental effects on Princeton's A-pluses. type of student body. They argue that lowering a student's GPA through this policy makes it more difficult for students to compete with other equally intelligent Ivy League students who are not affected by the policy. The undergraduate student body president heard students say the policy created inequities in the grading system. “I got complaints from students who said their teachers were handing in their exams and saying, 'I wanted to give you 10 A's, but because of politics I could only give you five A's.' This is very surprising and reveals a significant flaw created by this policy. Additionally, students argue that the policy has created mental effects, including a weakening of competition and students and their administration at Princeton. Perhaps even though there hasn't been a significant decrease in acceptance rates, students feel punished and will therefore perform worse. It seems that this policy has essentially put a damp veil over the bright flame of the pursuit of thought-provoking intellectual stimulation through education. Whatever the objective of any policy, it is imperative that all parties are weighed equally and that the decision is based logically on these results. Works cited1. Foderaro, J.W. (January 31, 2010). A+ students become irritated by grade deflation. New York Times, retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/31/education/31princeton.html?pagewanted=print2. Staff, initials. (December 2, 2009). Editorial: on grade deflation. The Daily Princetonian, retrieved from http://www.dailyprincetonian.com/2009/12/02/24601/