Answer: The writer claims that not everyone is suited to attend a four-year college, and that more alternatives, such as a vocational-technical education, should be offered to students. The writer begins by providing personal experiences he has had with parents and describing the lengths parents go to in order to get their children into college. Then he scales up the argument and discusses how consultants, universities, and even college presidents contribute to the elite mindset of a four-year college education. Finally, he explains the “absurdity” and provides examples for four-year college alternatives and their success.
