> It seems to me that an effective remedy to grade inflation would be > standardized exams on the subjects taught, prior to graduation. There would > be, for example, a standard exam for econ majors, similar to what is done in > grad schools. If many universities used the same exams, then that would > serve as a signal of knowledge, and also reveal the grade differential > relative to test results. That, of course, is why such exams are not being > implemented. > > Fred Foldvary
Isn't this what the GRE, MCAT, etc., are for? Granted, they don't apply to all post-graduate plans, but it's a start. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ First Law of Work: If you can't get your work done in the first 24 hours, work nights. ------------------------------------------------------------------------
