<p>I think Thumper has said it succintly. Doesn’t mean that he cannot try and should not look for some opportunities, but he should broaden the fields of his search and look for other ways he can further his education too, as he may not find what he needs in his first choices. “Rely” is a pretty strong word there. One should not “rely” on things that have uncertainties that are out of ones control… Check them out, pursue them, but not rely upon them.</p>