The Elite Overproduction Hypothesis
Ballooning student loans in the US are a sign of the current system's inability to meet today's challenges. Investing heavily in initial training is relevant if the goal is to settle in one particular profession. But it is poor preparation for a career during which an individual will frequently switch jobs. In addition, entering one’s working life
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The top colleges have become vocational schools for investment banking and management consulting.
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Where does the college rank in US News & World Report college prestige list that dates back to 1981Are the classes amazing?Is there a sports team I’m keen to play on?Is there a particular professor I want to work with or a particular major I want to pursue? Only 27% of college grads end up with a job closely related to their major.