10-09-2014, 08:17 AM
So, I'm reading a fascinating book called David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell. Some of you may recognize that name, he's also the author of Outliers. He is a stats storyteller with a kind of "myths buster" attitude. (he talks a lot about education/higher education/success/etc. and evaluates perceptions vs what the data shows)
Chapter 3 is quite amazing. His question is essentially "should you go to the best school you can get into?" For instance, if you apply to NoNameU and Harvard, should you choose Harvard? If you are interested in STEM, what are the factors that will determine whether or not you'll complete your degree or drop out?
Interesting stuff, I think most of you here would really like this book. Check your library!
Chapter 3 is quite amazing. His question is essentially "should you go to the best school you can get into?" For instance, if you apply to NoNameU and Harvard, should you choose Harvard? If you are interested in STEM, what are the factors that will determine whether or not you'll complete your degree or drop out?
Interesting stuff, I think most of you here would really like this book. Check your library!
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