"Right now, millions of high school seniors are finalizing their college applications and deciding which path to take. But an increasing number of people from this generation are starting to ask if college is actually worth it. Fifteen years ago, at 18, I made what many considered a bold bet: I skipped college and moved from Naperville, Illinois, to Silicon Valley with my childhood friend, the person who'd become my startup co-founder."
"These days, an increasing number of Gen Zers are making the same calculation I did. A recent Indeed/Harris Poll survey found that 51% of Gen Z feel that their college degree was a waste of money, compared to 20% of Baby Boomers. In the same survey, 68% of Gen Z respondents said they could do their jobs without a degree."
"I'm not here to tell every student to skip college. But the taboo around questioning college is holding an entire generation back from making the decision that's actually right for them.Too many students default to college because it's expected and "everyone does it." Meanwhile, those who skip college often do so reactively, driven by financial necessity or frustration with traditional education, rather than a clear vision of what they want."
At 18, a person skipped college and moved from Naperville, Illinois, to Silicon Valley to work with a childhood friend and begin a startup. The decision prioritized real-world experience and product-building over paying roughly $100,000 for college. Many Gen Z are questioning higher-education value: an Indeed/Harris Poll found 51% of Gen Z view their degree as a waste, and 68% said they could do their jobs without a degree. Cultural expectations cause many students to default to college, while others who forgo college often do so reactively without a clear plan.
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