What does this current college admissions scandal really mean? Do you really need a college degree? How important is it to get into the right college? What will that mean ten years from now? The real stats may surprise you.
Episode #656 March 22, 2019
Hi, this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable. This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die. Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show.
Questions:
1. What is this current college admissions scandal?
2. Does where I went to college effect by success now?
3. So are homeschooled kids less likely to get into the best colleges?
4. Do I need a college degree for the work I love?
5. Are there current examples of people being successful without a college degree?
Quotation:
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Be realistic about why you are going to college.
- If you are going to get a degree so you can get a better job – you’re likely to be disappointed.
- If you are going for the personal development, the social connections, and the broadening of your options – you’ll always see yourself as more prepared and having more options.
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Listen to Dan’s interview with Laura Sandefer, author of Courage to Grow: How Acton Academy Turns Learning Upside Down 10 Steps To an Education, Jobs and Wealth
Thanks for this weeks podcast, Dan. It is very timely since you’ve touched on college, and our son Adam has signed for UT for next Fall. That said, I sent you a question concerning Adam and going to college. Hopefully you can get to it soon on one of your next podcast.
For some reason I am not able to download the episode on my phone nor listen to it on-line. Any suggestions?