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Many could thrive by Vairish84

but they aren't prepared for calculus or the academic grind that is ND. They are probably smart enough and have the desire, but they can't get admitted, even a lower admission standard. if they didn't have the need for the full time job that is a Divsion 1 sports team, they might be able to reach their full academic potential and overcome their existing handicap.

This isn't a failure of Kelly or ND. This is a failure of our, particularly inner city, schools to properly educate children for their future.