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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We insist on it.  All our kids have to get a BA in Liberal Arts first.  DH and I both graduated from MIT and the first two years are basically core liberal arts classes.  We thought it was a great foundation.  Our oldest son got into Harvard Med School with a BA in [b]Latin/Classic Languages[/b].  DD is majoring in sociology with an eye on MBA programs after graduation. Youngest DS, starting college in the fall, will probably choose History as his major.

Critical thinkers are in short supply right now.  The idea of higher education at the undergraduate level as trade school is right wing crap. [/quote]

Congratulations to your kids' successful career paths. While I see the critical thinking skills are of great importance, I also couldn't resist thinking if pre-med subjects would make more sense for an aspiring doctor. Forgive my ignorance. Maybe the kid is passionate in the chosen subject.

My DC (senior) is strongly considering Math and CS majors in non-liberal arts colleges currently. I didn't know much about SLACs until now and asked my kid to explore those schools too to expand their research.[/quote]

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