Thesis: Although grade inflation is evident in the class room, it is essential for them to compete with other schools. I. Tight competition among universities contribute to grade inflation a. Students choose a college to get an accredited degree b. Most colleges can't get money if they don't get a reputation as any easy school. II. Student review puts pressure on professors to grade easier a. Professors feel the need to become 'popular' among students. b. Professors feel pressure from sports coaches to give passing grades III. Lack of a consistant grading scale contributes to the problem of grades a. Colleges across America often have different grading scales. b. Internation colleges focus on one main exam, and steer away from individual grading. Conclusion