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Originally Posted by rubecube
Do you not think that the class someone is born into could have an effect on their academic performance, whether it be from undiagnosed disabilities/health issues, lack of access to resources, or general hopelessness? Anecdotally-speaking I'm a prime example of this. I grew up in a single-parent household, with undiagnosed ADHD and depression and the belief that college was unaffordable. As a result, I performed poorly in high school. I always grade well on the test and assignments I completed, but I often cut classes and didn't bother with homework because I thought it was pointless. Once I got to university, got a proper diagnosis and was provided some additional resources, my grades flourished and I parlayed one of those "useless" social science degrees into a pretty good career.
I personally don't believe I'm all that unique or special, so I'm sure there are other kids out there like me.
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I also came from a poor family, hated high school, barely got into university, but was so enlivened by what I studied that I graduated on the Dean's List and went on to do a graduate degree. I now also have a successful career doing exactly what I love doing.
What you have described is the magic of post-secondary education and by any metric, it should be available to everyone. How we get there is another discussion.