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<p>That’s a canard for most kids at a UC. The biggest factor in the low grad rate is income, and poor finaid. Pomona, which has great finaid, only offers finaid for four years so you better get out. UC gives out minimal finaid, which means that most kids have to work a lot of hours to pay the bills. As a result, they take a minimum academic load.</p>
<p>UCs are extremely generaous with AP/IB credit – I know several kids who recently graduated in 3 years.</p>