The discussion centers on the claim that college is primarily for individuals with IQs between 120-140, suggesting that those with average intelligence (around 100) may struggle or fail. Participants argue that millions of college students possess average intelligence and that success in college relies more on discipline, persistence, and motivation than on IQ scores. The conversation also highlights the financial burden of college degrees versus the potential earnings from vocational training, emphasizing that traits such as initiative and dedication are more critical for success than academic credentials.
PREREQUISITESStudents considering college, educators, career counselors, and anyone evaluating the value of higher education versus vocational training.
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.