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Would that that your broad statement were true, toblin. There are, in fact, instances of a class in a required sequence filling up, prof draws a line for overrides, and an extra semester is required. </p>
<p>So, if son had a school (public or private) with a relatively low 4 year grad rate, I made it my business to learn the reasons. When you are sitting in an information session, ask about graduating in 4 years, and the students in the session unanimously state that it takes 5 to 5.5 years for “most kids,” my check book and I pay attention.</p>