That's an interesting read, and I personally am a fan of Scott's somewhat radical views on college education in America, but surely you recognize that you are d

That's an interesting read, and I personally am a fan of Scott's somewhat radical views on college education in America, but surely you recognize that you are directly side-stepping the question? The problem at hand here is not about "how to decide who to get into undergrad", it's "how to decide who to train for the 'elite' jobs in society".