Tag: college

There may be few more competitive endeavors in a young person’s life than college admissions into the school of his or her choice. What’s a student (and parents) to do?

Of course, there are the horror stories of students with six-figure debts accumulated in pursuit of advanced degrees, but generally the case for attending college is strong. In addition to higher lifetime earnings, college graduates typically will have better job opportunities; land jobs that provide health insurance and retirement benefits; learn important interpersonal skills; and establish contacts that may help them in their careers. But, what of the alternatives?