The College Cartel

Sahaj Sharda, an insightful author, dives into the murky waters of higher education. He uncovers why college costs skyrocket, as elite institutions operate like a cartel, favoring prestige over accessibility. Sharda critiques the perception of colleges as non-profit entities, revealing their commercial motives and practices like price fixing. The discussion highlights the Varsity Blues scandal and the elitist culture that fuels inequitable admissions. He advocates for systemic reforms to create a fairer educational landscape, all while unmasking the irony of higher ed.