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It was the same in the '90s. Something like a third didn't make it through in 4 years, although a long tail managed it in 5 or more.
by uranium 1y ago
It was the same in the '90s. Something like a third didn't make it through in 4 years, although a long tail managed it in 5 or more.
- WalterBright 1y agoA classmate dropped out in his sophomore year, and 10 years later asked to come back and finish. Caltech said sure, and aced the courses and earned his degree. I asked him, were you smarter after 10 years? He laughed and said nope, he was just willing to work this time! (Another gem about Caltech - once you're admitted, they'll give you endless chances to come back and finish. Your credits did not expire.) One of my friends finally graduated after 6 years there. He endured endless students mumbling "7 years, down the drain!" as they passed by. (The line was from Animal House.)