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Many get help, but many come from families that didn't go to college and

they weren't taught the right study habits at home. My grandfather never graduated High School, his parents died young and he had to work. However, my Dad graduated from a top University because of the tutors he had playing football. They taught him the right study habits, and he went on his own to get two post graduate degrees in the financial world. That was not only good for him, and his family, but good for society. He was unbelievably successful with his family and professional career. Maybe it is just me, but breaking that cycle is an awesome thing, and we need as much of that as we can get.
Posted: 01/18/2026 at 06:44 PM ET
(In response to this post by VT ChemE 1986)

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Around 90% of Division I college football players graduate, according to
Stech 01/18/26 01:26 PM ET
This doesn't sound right.**
Baltimore_Hokie 01/19/26 10:10 AM ET
It’s what came up when I Googled it, got something showing something
Stech 01/19/26 10:45 AM ET
I'm not trying to argue with you? I just said it didn't sound right.**
Baltimore_Hokie 01/19/26 11:58 AM ET
Interesting…
Calamitous 01/18/26 02:43 PM ET
I'd guess that a high % get the UNC 250 word essay degree **
anotherdamnyankeehokie 01/19/26 07:48 AM ET
I wouldn't.
Pylons 01/19/26 09:51 AM ET
I am concerned about the multiple transfer students and their rate
Stech 01/18/26 06:36 PM ET
Wonder what percentage is “unaided”?**
VT ChemE 1986 01/18/26 02:32 PM ET
Many get help, but many come from families that didn't go to college and
Stech 01/18/26 06:44 PM ET