<p>Hawkette, graduate rates are never that easy to read. Caltech, Emory and Vanderbilt all have graduation rates of 88%-90%. Would you say that they commit less resources to undergrads than say Notre Dame? I received excellent advising while at Michigan, but as in all cases, students must take the initiative to seek out the advice.</p>
<p>One thing I will agree with is that athletes require additional advising because they tend to be very busy with their athletic commitments and less academically inclined that the overall student bodies. In that regard, Notre Dame is doing an excellent job and Michigan is not. </p>
<p>This said, the high school academic record of Notre Dame football players does not differ that much from those at Michigan.</p>