I see what you mean, I agree. It does seem a bit excessive that college is needed to prove those skills, though. I think the problem with high school education

I see what you mean, I agree. It does seem a bit excessive that college is needed to prove those skills, though. I think the problem with high school education being insufficient now is a cultural mindset that academic success before college is not important. I could be wrong on that, but I don't think what is being taught is insufficient, just what is learned.