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Old 07-10-2016, 11:10 AM
 
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It seems that “never went to college" is a turn-off to many women.

What about college dropouts? I'm not talking about Bill Gates, just typical college dropouts.

Is bachelor degree a must? Does major matter? Does the prestige of the school matter?

What about advanced degrees? Degrees from medical and dental schools are definitely desirable, no dispute. But what about master degrees and PhD degrees?

This is really an open question, I'd like to hear opinions from women.
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Old 07-10-2016, 11:13 AM
 
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You should do a search. There was just a giant thread on this.

As with all things, it will depend upon the woman.

You have said you're going for much younger girls. If you mean college girls, well, obviously school is important to them, in a current, realtime way (generally). It's their whole lives right now, it will be a big topic of conversation, probably...school is their entire culture right now. They may not "require" a guy who went to school but I don't know...I really think you're barking up the wrong tree with this very young girls thing. No one part of it seems to be working for you.
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Old 07-10-2016, 11:13 AM
 
Location: 🇬🇧 In jolly old London! 🇬🇧
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It seems that “never went to college" is a turn-off to many women.

What about college dropouts? I'm not talking about Bill Gates, just typical college dropouts.

Is bachelor degree a must? Does major matter? Does the prestige of the school matter?

What about advanced degrees? Degrees from medical and dental schools are definitely desirable, no dispute. But what about master degrees and PhD degrees?

This is really an open question, I'd like to hear opinions from women.
I basically got kicked out of school and never once has my " lack of education " been a problem both for me and women I've dated
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Old 07-10-2016, 11:24 AM
 
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You should do a search. There was just a giant thread on this.

As with all things, it will depend upon the woman.

You have said you're going for much younger girls. If you mean college girls, well, obviously school is important to them, in a current, realtime way (generally). It's their whole lives right now, it will be a big topic of conversation, probably...school is their entire culture right now. They may not "require" a guy who went to school but I don't know...I really think you're barking up the wrong tree with this very young girls thing. No one part of it se me to be working for you.
I have a bachelor degree in EE and master degree in CS, all from state universities. Anyway, my GPA wasn't that great, I don't want to show my transcripts.

Okay, I said I preferred younger girls but it's not a requirement. Every guy prefers younger girls, yet we are willing to compromise and settle for less. Girls between 20 to 29 are on my radar.
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Old 07-10-2016, 11:31 AM
 
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I basically got kicked out of school and never once has my " lack of education " been a problem both for me and women I've dated


I don't think everyone needs a degree to do very well. Some recent post complaining about "intellectual compatibility" just made me really curious.
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Old 07-10-2016, 11:39 AM
 
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If you go after college women or women who want a man with an education then yeah, it will be an issue. If you go after women who don't care, then it won't be! Simple - don't be like the stereotypical woman who goes after the emotionally unavailable guy...find a woman who fits who you are.
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Old 07-10-2016, 11:43 AM
 
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Actual degrees don't really matter as much as intellectual curiosity, good conversation, and general thoughtfulness. There are people with MBAs who haven't cracked a book since school, and there are deep thinkers who never went to college. Compatibility is important, but I don't need to see a guy's resume to know it.
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Old 07-10-2016, 11:45 AM
 
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I have a bachelor degree in EE and master degree in CS, all from state universities. Anyway, my GPA wasn't that great, I don't want to show my transcripts.

Okay, I said I preferred younger girls but it's not a requirement. Every guy prefers younger girls, yet we are willing to compromise and settle for less. Girls between 20 to 29 are on my radar.
Show your transcripts?
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Old 07-10-2016, 11:48 AM
 
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My SO went to culinary school. He has a career he's passionate about that he's good at. I can't imagine I'd like him more for having an MBA.
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Old 07-10-2016, 11:50 AM
 
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I don't think everyone needs a degree to do very well. Some recent post complaining about "intellectual compatibility" just made me really curious.
Of course a degree helps and and anyone that does have one should be proud of it as it's quite an achievement

Myself I've done quite well considering.... I've got a global trade, earn well, freedom, and have terrific possibilities for the future

I've known quite a few highly educated women over the years even a barrister and my education level wasn't ever in question and she didn't once make me feel inferior or anything like that.

They've all pretty much liked me for who I am more than anything else mate and most thought I was " refreshing " compared to a few they previously dated.

So personally I wouldn't worry about it too much
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