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!

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