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[quote=Anonymous]I don't know. Why people feel like it's one size fits all.  There's the kid to consider.  Maybe they want to study in a non academic  field like art, apprentice in shop or look at other opportunities to build a skillset to succeed and earn a living.

It's not like how most of us grew up - with AI and so many kinds of work, social media, etc, there's more than one way to make a meaningful career.

I place C level execs at global F100 companies across the board.  More important than academic success for my kids is their social aptitude - soft skills, if they can hold a conversation, make relationships and self advocate.  More important to me is their drive, if they have self confidence and are grounded.  I would take a good kid who has sense than have them go to a Top 20 school.  In a heartbeat.  Not even a question.  They can do well enough to get into a college and develop as they mature with that healthy foundation.

I know way too many top tier school grads who have no idea how to live - they just look good on paper. [/quote]

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