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I know of no professor who would give a student a grade they didn't deserve. However, I know many professors who will give a student a chance to improve a poor grade by rewriting a paper, doing additional work, etc. To me, this is good educational practice.

I believe under such scholarship plans as HOPE students do work harder in order to maintain grades. As for avoiding tough classes -- students will take whatever coursework is necessary to get the degree that will get them into a career field of their choice.

-- R. Scott Laurent, Graduate Intern, University of Missouri-Kansas City (posted 11/6, 11 a.m., E.S.T.)
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