> All that it shows is that you had enough money to pay for 4 years of college. No, it also shows you can show up on time for those years, and regularly comple

> All that it shows is that you had enough money to pay for 4 years of college. No, it also shows you can show up on time for those years, and regularly complete a series of reasonably complicated intellectual tasks on a deadline. > If that were the only criteria then holding on to a job for 4+ years should count for 1000x more than a college degree, because at least you are accountable for results. No, college is far more standardized, and the students have their performance evaluated throughout, which can then be easily provided in a digested form. The main issue with college is that many people who could complete the requirements can't, only because they don't have the money.