Flaming hot take: Most Americans probably shouldn't go to college

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In this podcast, Brainscape’s founder and CEO, Andrew Cohen, shares his spicy take (read: personal opinion) on why most Americans shouldn’t necessarily go to college—hear him out!—and what you should consider before signing up for student loan debt.

In this podcast, he explains:

0:00​ - His hot take: that most Americans shouldn’t necessarily go to college

0:30 - What Brainscape is and how it could help you in college

0:50 - Why his take isn’t an anti-education manifesto

1:45 - Why cost (and student loan debt) counts against the decision to go to college

4:50 - How you can tap into the intangible benefits of college without actually going

7:32 - Who should go to college

If you’re struggling with the decision to go to college or want to consider this potential chapter from a different perspective, we hope this podcast brings you some clarity! If you liked it, please show us some love and give it a thumbs up!

And if and when you do go to college, Brainscape is here to help you study and learn as efficiently and painlessly as humanly possible! So don’t forget to check us out (https://www.brainscape.com) for millions of flashcards that have already been created, or create your own for any subject you’re learning about!

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