<p>I would have to weigh very carefully how to handle my D applying to a school where we know there’s a cut. Already she does not want to go to DePaul. She’s not thrilled with Emerson, either (loves Boston but wants more of a “college”). But where except here can you get this kind of information? It isn’t like they plaster it on the websites: “We cut”!</p>
<p>The program director at Adelphi made a point of explaining his feelings about the general issue of “making it through” their program. He said they take a personal interest in all of their students, and if someone truly was struggling or seemed not invested any more, they would do some problem solving, try to find supportive solutions, but if nothing works he said that they could be asked to leave. As has been said above, this is a much more understandable approach - a “learning experience.” There will be kids who do need to leave these programs for real reasons.</p>
<p>I’m feeling pretty strongly that an educational setting should have the education be its top priority; there will always be people who thrive on competition, or for whom a more cutthroat atmosphere either doesn’t seem bad or maybe even stimulates them. But for my D, anyway, college needs to be a place where she is nurtured, while preparing her for (not simulating) the challenges of the world beyond.</p>
<p>Thanks for the heads up, people. I don’t know what we’d to without CC.</p>