Siblings Jamison and Marina Both Graduated from an Exclusive Private

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Siblings Jamison and Marina both graduated from an exclusive private high school. Marina works hard to complete her college degree and eventually wins a prestigious apprenticeship with a leading business guru. She later starts her own business and attains significant financial success. Jamison, by contrast, drops out of college after the first year and subsequently drifts from one odd job to the next, getting fired more often than not. Interestingly, Jamison has a higher IQ than Marina. Why is Marina more successful?

A) She kept herself motivated, chose areas that interested her, took advantage of opportunities she found, and worked hard to reach her goals.
B) Women usually have better opportunities in the corporate world than men.
C) She probably relied on her physical attributes to make up for intellectual deficits.
D) The firstborn are always significantly more successful than later-born children.