There is naturally going to be competition as long as there are choices. That said, I do not think our system serves us well in the USA. It imposes a great deal

There is naturally going to be competition as long as there are choices. That said, I do not think our system serves us well in the USA. It imposes a great deal of distortion on how young people choose to spend their time -- ie, on window dressing rather than meaningful pursuit. The marketing of elite higher ed also may lead some of us to take on more education-related debt than we should, which can be limiting of future choices in life!