I'm not trying to get into a lengthy discussion so I'll leave it after this comment.
> the reality is, they are.
But Yale admins/faculty have the power to change that. Whether the change is worth it (and what the best course of action is) is a matter for debate. But I wouldn't say that the best course of action is to sit back and say "that's just the reality of the situation" when we have a capability to effect change.
> Now, what happens if this extends for multiple semesters?
> Are all the Ivy schools going to PASS/FAIL online until graduation?
That's certainly not an ideal course of action, but (in my view) it may be what the Ivies are forced to do.
> the reality is, they are.
But Yale admins/faculty have the power to change that. Whether the change is worth it (and what the best course of action is) is a matter for debate. But I wouldn't say that the best course of action is to sit back and say "that's just the reality of the situation" when we have a capability to effect change.
> Now, what happens if this extends for multiple semesters?
> Are all the Ivy schools going to PASS/FAIL online until graduation?
That's certainly not an ideal course of action, but (in my view) it may be what the Ivies are forced to do.