Vultures come in many forms and often it is not money they want. Groups advocating everything from just another philosophy to violence and criminal activities are active on every campus. Spend your time as carefully as you spend your money, and don't risk a commitment to a group that might mean trouble. Keep your college records up to date. Make sure the college administration knows of any decision to drop a course.
Many majors require grade-points higher than the average.
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