Back in my college days, I had a female classmate who asked for extensions on the due date for three consecutive assignments. She was a very bright and attractive young lady, the male professor granted her each extension. On the third one, though, without telling her, he immediately docked her 30%. Her paper, once submitted, was very good, as I said, she was very bright. Bu her mark was not so good, being out of 70% now. She had the temerity to complain to me (not to the professor, as far as I know). I had little sympathy. I wonder if she learnt anything from the experience?