Ha :-) Great comments everyone... thanks!

Thanks for the suggestion! Does this hold mainly in US or also Europe (or elsewhere)?

Thanks a lot for you comments; the bachelor she took was not in mathematics, but a ``University College''. There were little mathematics courses; Groups, Algorithms, linear optimization and I think that was it. She was admitted to a pure maths masters with single semester preparation where she took at least number theory and topology. All-in-all way less that what a regular bachelor student does; she does pass the masters courses, but obviously has a very hard time getting along. I hope this clears it up a bit. Again, thanks a lot; highly appreciated.