How to Get a Real Education

[Andy Nguyen]

Scott Adams is the creator of "Dilbert", the cartoon strip series. The following is a great read on his life account and argument what students should learn to be successful boss. And it does not have to involve stochastic calculus or C++

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704101604576247143383496656.html

I understand why the top students in America study physics, chemistry, calculus and classic literature. The kids in this brainy group are the future professors, scientists, thinkers and engineers who will propel civilization forward. But why do we make B students sit through these same classes? That's like trying to train your cat to do your taxes—a waste of time and money. Wouldn't it make more sense to teach B students something useful, like entrepreneurship?

 

[Tsotne]

As a whole I agree with the article, but there should be some optimum found. Have you reviewed the marks of Einstein? Compare our GRE (mostly 800Q) and GMAT scores with his scores at school and when failing to pass exams in Switzerland Federal University.
Generally the opinion is good and likable, but pushing to one direction that we As are thinkers, professors, inventors, engineers, scientists is not. (I said I agree with the article because in most cases it is true).