We understand that several professors have recently stated that men in their courses must be prepared on the work of the first half year, leading men to think this preparation must be thorough and exhaustive. We cannot think that any professor means to examine them rigidly on the first half year, but only to ask, as has been the custom, a few general questions, if any, If such is the intention, we protest against it earnestly. If the custom in our college examinations had been to require a full knowledge in the final examinations of what has already been required in the mid-years, or, if a long warning had been given, we should say nothing whatever. When, however, we have but three or four weeks before the finals, and notice is given that the whole year's work must be prepared, we think it contrary to all precedent, and too much to expect of anyone.
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