I think this is called failing upwards. As you allude, an outsider to this cohort crashing into the program should keep expectations in check. Barry Lyndon com

I think this is called failing upwards. As you allude, an outsider to this cohort crashing into the program should keep expectations in check. Barry Lyndon comes to mind. I wish it was more socially acceptable to have two year gaps in ones resume and sail around the world or something.