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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As somebody whose kids align with the type of learning that is actually proposed in the description--and having nothing to do with the OP's non-sensical rant, I do see some value in what it says. Both kids in a pretty highly ranked university gaining an absolutely invaluable experience. They each have goals that could not be achieved without the education and experience they are having in college. Without a doubt. I'm assuming the OP was just to get conversation going on this site for rankings, because there is zero value in the post itself other than firing people like me up and responding--exactly what it's intended to do for traffic.[/quote]

I'm sorry, but what "nonsensical" rant? Nonsensical in that you disagree? It was a cut and paste of the book description with a benign opening. I have no idea why this post is so controversial. This is a college forum. It is OK to think critically about the necessity and role of college. Think about why it fires you up so much, makes you uncomfortable. Nobody is judging you. This is a book that offers a framework for a different type of future. That's all.[/quote]

Your "benign" intro read a bit like a rant and had nothing whatsoever to do with the description you pasted below it. That makes is nonsensical. I assumed you were just clickbaiting, but [b]I'm beginning to wonder if you're just dim and your kids are following suit.[/b] It is very clear you do not have children who have already a college experience. If you did, you would never suggest it was a mistake.[/quote]
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I think it's dim to just follow the crowd like lemmings. What is dim about questioning the role of college, and its cost, in the 21st century? What is dim about being concerned about the havoc the application process wreaks on kids' mental health?

Is Wesleyan professor and legendary critic Richard Ohmann, author of 2024's "Is College Worth It?" (https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/11556/college-worth-it) dim?

Is Ana Homayoun, author of the acclaimed new "Erasing the Finish Line: The New Blueprint for Success Beyond Grades and College Admission" dim?

Is Jennifer Wallace, author of Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic-and What We Can Do About It, dim?

No. They simply dare to question the status quo. Calling someone dim merely because they dare to challenge you, dare to disagree, dare to pose difficult questions that may not sit well? That's the lowest of the intellectual low. Debate on merits, but don't name-call.[/quote]

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