<p>When I went through this process the first time, the rule of thumb I was given regarding attrition is that around a 2/3 graduation rate is nothing to be too concerned about. If its much lower, it might be worth looking a bit deeper to see what the problem is. But, hey … I was on the wrong end of the attrition rate at my first school. :)</p>
<p>As for the rest regarding success, Im going to link a video of an interview with Scott Sedita who has 25 years in the biz and literally wrote the textbook on comedy in TV & Film. Hes very LA oriented, but he pretty much mirrors a good bit of what Ive thus far observed and been told as about what it takes to have sustained success in the biz in general. Its almost an hour long, but well worth watching and, if nothing else, is a great pep talk for both the kids and parents reading here [Judy</a> Kerr: Interviews with Industry Insiders: Scott Sedita](<a href=“http://judykerr.com/vid-scottsedita-book.html]Judy”>http://judykerr.com/vid-scottsedita-book.html)</p>