College just isn't for everyone.One of the most absurd and ridiculous assumptions we've made over the past 50+ years is that college should be required for every adult in our educational system. Sorry, no. Even if our public education system wasn't a complete and ineffective wreck, not every person should be in college. I believe the high expense and intense competition for better schools is an effective screening tool to remind people of this, and serves a valuable purpose.
Everyone Can Go To CollegeI do not believe college admissions are too competitive, nor have I seen admission costs (outside of tuition) that are overly expensive either. Having applied at one college and one university, I believe it is a good practice to consider candidates closely before admitting them to an institution. Secondly, charging application fees helps ensure the cost of going over applications is covered. Now, tuition, that is far too high.