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Old 01-01-2017, 05:26 PM
 
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Old 01-01-2017, 07:47 PM
 
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I would argue that the purpose of college today is more or less "To get a better job than what a Highschool diploma would do on its on". Does that make college a trade school, community college or vo-tech? Maybe it does but I have to think if you are plunking down 40K for 4 years and graduating with debt, there should be some kind of return when you get out.
There can be a return. But you have study computer science, engineering, or a law. You need to do so at a reputable college and graduate with good marks. You also need to network and intern, do extra curricular, etc. With everyone and their mother getting degrees you have to stand out.
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