How School Is A Scam Series

How Your School Is Scamming You

This week, we're bringing you one of the the biggest debates of the year: Is college worth it? We're not saying it's a waste of time. But we are saying that, with over 70% of high-school graduates going to college, an undergraduate degree no longer guarantees success. In fact, neither do degrees from some post-graduate institutions.

And not only is higher education not always necessary, but, sometimes, you may even be getting scammed. Some for-profit colleges earn as much yearly revenue as multinational corporations. Some presidents and CEOs of for-profit colleges make over $40 million. To us, it doesn't add up. Read on to protect yourself.

How You're Getting Scammed

Here’s a visual of who’s ripping you off and how.
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