This is a good article in my opinion but it just requires context, situational application, and some reading between the lines. #1 is certainly true and is goo

This is a good article in my opinion but it just requires context, situational application, and some reading between the lines. #1 is certainly true and is good to be aware of. CS doesn't usually see this, but many physical sciences do see it. #2 I didn't know was a myth, so I'll be conveniently ignoring that one. #3 is absolutely true, but as others have mentioned is not very applicable to individuals who will usually go to the best school they can get into and afford. However, it's a very useful consideration when it comes to politics, social considerations, and more. #4 is absolutely true. You can make a good living with any degree, but you should always keep the practicality in mind no matter what major you are. You can't just major in philosophy and expect a job - you need to have a direction, seek internships in college, etc. That direction often changes and evolves until one settles into a career that uses those philosophy degree skills but isn't perhaps what you picture when you think about jobs for philosophers. Many have pointed out the flaws in #5 for STEM / Engineering, but for someone deciding what they want to do within a set of options in the same range, it often is very true. See a communications major's plentiful varying career paths and possible compatible social science degrees that can be switched to easily. #6 is usually not true, but I think there's a larger point to take away, which is that you don't need 5 classes in Y and 10 classes in Z to do job X. Often mixing subjects with your interests and having that classic liberal arts balance can be very useful. Psychology can be helpful in getting along with coworkers in any office. Philosophy and ethics could certainly lead to better corporate ethical action if it was widespread enough. I would revise #6 to be "don't box your eduction in by your major". That isn't to say you need to study a full liberal arts curriculum or create your own major either, but simply to develop other relevant skills or interests you have that can aid your life and major. Obviously, this is a charitable reading, but I think there is some good value hidden here.