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Student Debt Crisis
- Adam Braun's wife accumulated $110,000 in student loan debt over two and a half years of college, without earning a degree.
- She couldn't declare bankruptcy on this debt, highlighting a systemic issue.
The Myth of the Four-Year Degree
- Only 18% of students graduate in four years, despite the "four-year" program label.
- The average student takes 21 years to repay their loans, significantly increasing the overall cost.
Beyond the Ivy League
- A Stanford applicant wasn't the best candidate in Mission U’s intern selection process.
- Someone without a college degree outperformed them, challenging traditional education's value.