> Depending on where he lives or studies, that wouldn't even be a choice let alone a realistic option to pursue. > For one, if there is a shortage of good prof

> Depending on where he lives or studies, that wouldn't even be a choice let alone a realistic option to pursue. > For one, if there is a shortage of good professors (which there is and if he is one), I can bet you some schools would trash the student without a thought if professor threatens them. This could be different for the university in question, but every school I've been at cares deeply about 4 year graduation rates. If a professor fails a student, that triggers a system of investigations and they need to file a bunch of paperwork backing up their decision.