The discussion centers around the question of whether college is reserved for individuals with higher intelligence, specifically those with IQs between 120-140, and if those with average intelligence (around IQ 100) can succeed in a college environment. Participants explore the implications of IQ on educational success, the nature of college education, and alternative pathways to career success.
Participants generally disagree on the significance of IQ in determining college success. While some believe that IQ is a poor predictor of academic ability, others reference it as a factor in educational rigor. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the necessity of higher IQ for college success.
Participants express varying opinions on the validity of IQ as a measure of intelligence and its implications for educational pathways. There is a lack of consensus on the relationship between IQ scores and actual performance in college settings.
Even if the statistic isn't exaggerated I see nothing wrong with this. Its one of the benefits of going to college.SootAndGrime said:The sole reason why 85% of twentysomethings are in college is to party, drink, do drugs, and have sex.
eri said:That study was only considering bachelors degrees. The people who did it plan to follow it up with graduate and professional degrees. At the bachelors level, engineering is the top-paying field. Overall, it's almost certainly medicine, mostly surgical professions.