Alternatives to College
Paths other than four years on campus, such as apprenticeships, the trades, the military, a gap year or study abroad.
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Is college right for you? Eight alternatives to the traditional path
Eight alternatives to going straight to a four-year college, including community college, the military, apprenticeships, trades and a gap year.
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Rejected by a college? Here’s what to do next
What to do after a college rejection, from not taking it personally and reviewing the transcript to reapplying, community college or a gap year.
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Attend College Overseas
A 2013 pointer to an article arguing that earning a degree at a well-ranked foreign university can cost less than attending college in the U.S.
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Don’t Let College Interfere With Your Education
An excerpt from David Bass’s 2010 Pope Center essay arguing that a degree is mostly a credential whose value should be weighed before enrolling.
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The Case for Working With Your Hands
A 2009 excerpt from a New York Times essay arguing that the push to send everyone to college overlooked the value of skilled manual work.
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