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AP test scores sky-rocketed after pandemic — raising grade inflation criticism for college prep courses

In 2021, just 17% of of high school students taking the Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition test earned top marks on the exam. Four years later, that number ballooned to more than 43%. The major markup on grades for the AP English Lit test — one of the College B.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated sports brief. The source report from NY Post says: In 2021, just 17% of of high school students taking the Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition test earned top marks on the exam. Four years later, that number ballooned to more than 43%. The major markup on grades for the AP English Lit test — one of the College B.

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  • Primary source: NY Post
  • Published: Aug 4, 2026, 11:27 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Sports
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