The Case Against College, by Caroline Bird (David McKay Co., 1975).

Although written more than 30 years ago, this book is still relevant today. Two quotes: "The academic dean of a famous old college lowered her voice, glanced apprehensively round her office, and confessed, 'I just wish I had the guts to tell parents that when you get out ofthis place you aren’t prepared to do anything.'" (Page 106.)

"There is no real evidence that the higher income of college graduates is due to college at all…. College may simply attract people who are slated to earn more money anyway — those withhigher I.Q. test scores, better family backgrounds, and more enterprising temperament." (Page 70.)

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