This book’s main point is “college is not for everybody.”
There are those who are cut out for college and higher education and who are
successful in their field because of their education. But, based on statistics,
there are a significant number of students who either could not make it to
graduation or they graduated with a degree and employed but are underpaid or
couldn’t find a job related to their degree. So what went wrong? The book
answers that question lengthily.
If college is not for everybody, what would those who ought
not to go to college do? Bennett and Wilezol suggest that staying out of
college for some will save them a great deal of time, heartache and money. They
offer practical views on who should go to college and which college they should
try getting in. Likewise, they describe the profiles of those who would do
better by staying out of college (and possibly out of debt) and trying other
alternatives.
I appreciate the fact that this book is not based on hunches
and unproven theories. The authors’ claims and recommendations are based on
statistics, years of research and real life experiences.
Highly recommended and a very invaluable resource for
students who are contemplating on going to college and/or post graduate
studies; as well as parents who want to make an informed decision in giving
guidance to their kids who are preparing themselves for a career or vocation.