And that is absolutely no different than the corporations, non-profits, other academic institutions, or government agencies which will employ those students later on. I wouldn’t dream of trying to make a case in favor such practices. But it could be argued that the kind acquiescent attitude mentioned does just as much to predict success in any of those other organizations. You might even be able to make a case that, if they are choosing students they believe are bound for future success, they’re probably doing it right.
Although…that only leads me to think about the innovators who quit school or got kicked out and went on to change the world. …
