Many PhD students have a fear of failing comprehensive exams. I think this fear largely has to do with the fact that most PhD students have never failed an exam in their entire life. In fact, there are many students who have never gotten anything below B+ on an exam.
Now hear me loud and clear! Failing comprehensive exams can turn out to be the luckiest thing that has ever happened to you. If you fail comps, you will probably spend a few months grieving and trying to figure out why this happened. Then you will find a job and move on. Trust me, you will live a much better life than 80% of those who pass comprehensive exams. So if you fail your comps, go to mosque and praise Allah!
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