World War I flying ace Billy Bishop was credited with 72 victories, the highest number for a British Empire pi

Question

World War I flying ace Billy Bishop was credited with 72 victories, the highest number for a British Empire pilot. His parents had enrolled him, as a 17 year-old youth, in the Royal Military College rather than the University of Toronto. But interest in military matters was not the reason for choosing college over university. What was the real reason?

Answer 1

Bad grades. He didn't qualify for University enrollment.

Answer 2

Bad grades - works

Answer 3

Poor marks.

Answer 4

maybe because it was easier, or he couldnt get into a university