<p>“In almost every way, the idea of an academic or getting a broad-based education is a throwback to the elitism and out-of-touch nobles of humanity’s darker days.”</p>
<p>I think that this statement is absolutely ludicrous, but maybe we shouldn’t go into it since it isn’t the point of this thread.</p>
<p>I think that if a school wants to offer a Pre-Professional degree in three years, then that is fine. The kids will most likely be re-taught the same things when they get into the job (i.e business). However, BA and BS degrees benefit from broad educations. Anyone who thinks that their high school AP class is equivalent to the same requirement at a college should switch schools quickly.</p>
<p>Also, I noticed that someone mentioned Harvard’s three year degree program. Also no one decides to graduate in three years. Those that do usually are in majors like statistics, and know that with a M.S in Statistics they can get a higher paying job on wallstreet.</p>