I personally know one of the finalists, and he's probably more impressive than I am (and certainly more impressive than I was at that age). Thiel is simply arg

I personally know one of the finalists, and he's probably more impressive than I am (and certainly more impressive than I was at that age). Thiel is simply arguing that we need to make sure kids know about other options available to them besides college. Of course, if you want to be a medical doctor you need to go to formal school. But, if you have the right kind of personality and the right goals, college may not be the most efficient way to achieve your dreams. And I don't think many people but Thiel are preaching that message.