Timothy, There's something I call "reality quotient", which describes the degree to which a student is grounded in reality, in terms of realistic job prospects, pay, promotions, advancement, opportunities, and of course, the realities of academic achievement which also includes professional development (attendance, punctuality, participation, compliance, etc.). In the better situations, students have a good quotient and I strive to help them succeed, mainly by going the extra mile. I do this for all students, but a lower quotient student is not likely to benefit as much or take advantage of my efforts. Barry Westling