We chose not to redshirt DS without considering the long-term consequences:

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Perhaps the OP should read this thread where it is mentioned more than once that a LOT of students are taking longer than four years to graduate.

Should students graduate more quickly when they take many APs?

Shouldn’t we ask the question why it takes a student longer on average to graduate college now when the average student took more AP courses in high school? Have those AP courses done what they’re supposed to do?