Originally Posted by Val
Oh, how wonderful it would be if gifties were allowed to have an environment where they would be challenged at a level that reflects their abilities. Like it or not, most people --- even the high achievers --- simply aren't up to that, any more than most of us can work hard and make it to the nationals in the 200m dash.

Hey, anyone can create an environment where they can be challenged, the world is out there waiting. People act as though college is the only place to do that! If you don't like the system, don't play the game, make your own game.