How a Small North Carolina College Became a Magnet for Wealthy Students

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Anonymous wrote:High Point is no better than a social club. More time is spent on learning how to network and market yourself than actual learning.

I have no dog in this fight, but marketing oneself and networking are two essential skills. And undertaught.

Those are fine, important life skills but distinct from an education. Paying high tuition from a questionable university that has faced accreditation issues to eat steak and sit on a pretend airplane doesn’t seem like the most sound decision. But, I guess for families with money who want that country club experience for their kids, HPU may make sense. It definitely seems like a school that raises eyebrows.

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We met an HPU grad working at the front desk of a mid-range NC hotel. She touted the life skills she learned. Clearly, these did not translate into a high paying position.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We met an HPU grad working at the front desk of a mid-range NC hotel. She touted the life skills she learned. Clearly, these did not translate into a high paying position.

Maybe she learned there is more to life than getting rich, something you don’t seem to understand.

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It makes me think of the Wizard of Oz …
with that president starring as the Wizard

[Anonymous]

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High Point is no better than a social club. More time is spent on learning how to network and market yourself than actual learning.


I have no dog in this fight, but marketing oneself and networking are two essential skills. And undertaught.

HPU spends a lot of time and effort in training kids how to market themselves and interview. A colleague who toured recently was blown away by the details of that process. They even have a white tablecloth restaurant as part of the dining facilities where kids are required to make reservations, show up properly attired, and use correct table manners--basically training ground for being interviewed at a meal. I realize this is no big deal for DCUM Mrs. Simpson types, but for a kid who did not get those kinds of skills and experiences growing up, it is a thoughtful way of levelling them up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
High Point is no better than a social club. More time is spent on learning how to network and market yourself than actual learning.


I have no dog in this fight, but marketing oneself and networking are two essential skills. And undertaught.

HPU spends a lot of time and effort in training kids how to market themselves and interview. A colleague who toured recently was blown away by the details of that process. They even have a white tablecloth restaurant as part of the dining facilities where kids are required to make reservations, show up properly attired, and use correct table manners--basically training ground for being interviewed at a meal. I realize this is no big deal for DCUM Mrs. Simpson types, but for a kid who did not get those kinds of skills and experiences growing up, it is a thoughtful way of levelling them up.

This doesn't square with the overall theme of the article which is that HPU is going after wealthy kids.

I could get on board if the school was 80%+ full scholarship kids who need this kind of training.

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Rich kids don't need this kind of training. They attended etiquette class in elementary school. The rest they've learned along the way

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Sounds kind of like college-level cotillion!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Rich kids don't need this kind of training. They attended etiquette class in elementary school. The rest they've learned along the way

Not sure if we count as wealthy but our kids are in private elementary, and they've never had such a class. I wish they would!

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They go High Point because they are damaged. Parents want them in a protected environment where that won't be made obvious

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Don't they accept everyone, we keep getting marketing from them?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
High Point is no better than a social club. More time is spent on learning how to network and market yourself than actual learning.


I have no dog in this fight, but marketing oneself and networking are two essential skills. And undertaught.

HPU spends a lot of time and effort in training kids how to market themselves and interview. A colleague who toured recently was blown away by the details of that process. They even have a white tablecloth restaurant as part of the dining facilities where kids are required to make reservations, show up properly attired, and use correct table manners--basically training ground for being interviewed at a meal. I realize this is no big deal for DCUM Mrs. Simpson types, but for a kid who did not get those kinds of skills and experiences growing up, it is a thoughtful way of levelling them up.

That's actually kinda nice they do that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We met an HPU grad working at the front desk of a mid-range NC hotel. She touted the life skills she learned. Clearly, these did not translate into a high paying position.

You had a conversation with a random front desk worker about her college experience and she brought up "life skills"? I call bull crap.

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Anonymous wrote:Rich kids don't need this kind of training. They attended etiquette class in elementary school. The rest they've learned along the way

I am rich with kids. Was raised by rich parents. There was never an etiquette class. Ever. I am a biglaw partner. We do etiquette classes for associates not summers but associates because they do not have those skills.

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Anonymous wrote:https://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/north-carolina-college-high-point-amenities-30b0fc14?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqcLl9MkVbdHFcxZ8ojIe1LeQH7zz7aI19mwi_JHgDyxh9ZXSnr_MTPcuZk5o9s%3D&gaa_ts=68fa362b&gaa_sig=r2zm5vboFtLIWIbNwYhOswB-4om_x0_FBLD8MNBcOU3zH1ffZPPpw7ZwVsG1bjOkOEFaHmaYUWq8tCehM9CFaA%3D%3D

It claims "Half of Wall Street sends their kids to this school".

I strongly doubt half of wall street sends kids to this school. I'm not even sure it's accredited; it's certainly lost its accreditation a few times over the past 5 years. It's acceptance rate is very high. It seems it's more country club for conservatives versus an actual rigorous educational institution.

No they have not lost accreditation ever. Not for a day.

They were on warning status for two years because they weren't meeting the accreditation standards. So, no, they didn't lose their accreditation but personally I have higher standards than "technically never lost accreditation."

DP.

Right but pp said lost. And that was a lie.