"Somebody can correct me, but a lot of students make mediocre grades that are not high enough to keep their scholarships. I had a fraternity brother who lost a full scholarship, and I suspect it is far more likely for average students to be unable to meet the academic requirements. So after a year, the choice is that the parents can pay more for them to stay with their friends or they can leave. "
- Well and a lot of them continue having straight As just as they did in HS and later even add more Merit scholarships for returning students which are based on the college GPA. Some students simply cannot afford having many Bs, not for financial consideration but for their future career opportunities. So, they just stick to As in every class. It is not that difficult. The ones who slip just do not try hard enough. There are many examples of both. However, if there is a doubt in regard to a specific kid, just talk to them before hand, lay all the cards open so there is no confusion about the priorities at college. They have to be very clear in their heads what they are actually doing at college, well, this will exclude those who are attending a certain college in order to get married to a specific type of person.