Hurn-ia
Tony 21 isn't being unsupportive, he's being completely realistic. All of us who are/have been at the college know what a challenge it is and have the utmost respect for anyone who goes for it.
However, the reality is that getting through the college (let alone validating!) without someone on the course failing are very, very slim.
Of course this doesn't make it inevitable, but don't mistake harsh truths from people ahead of you for cynicism.