<p>After reading that comment about the “pain and grief of a lost scholarship” I decided maybe I’ll just send a casual e-mail asking about the grades. There really is too much at risk. I think if he actually did blow it and I’d done next to nothing then I’ll regret not making the effort. If he doesn’t open up about it, then there isn’t much I can do other than make general reminders about keeping in touch with professors etc. I’ll let you all know what happens next.</p>