Given this, we thought that it might be useful to air some of them here. The answer is yes. Many of those that drop out however simply defer into later classes but most of those people on your lists should still be out there. I'm getting marks around the late 50s. Again, using UK Class 6, this is not at all bad.
Average marks are highest for the first essay and lowest for the second.
You most certainly aren't. Of the class of 37 invited to the dissertation conference only 15 were on, or had completed, their 5th assignment. We hope that these answers re-assure you that you're not alone. If you've got any other questions along these lines drop us a line and we'll see if we can help. This document has been approved by the head of department or section.