Book Quote by George Leef

Combining the experience of a seasoned university president with the analysis of a respected legal scholar, Derek Bok explores what he concludes are 'signs…

— Frank H. T. Rhodes

Ultimately it is the yearning to believe that anyone can be brought up to college level that has brought colleges down to everyone's level.

— William A. Henry III

“This describes Americans today. In middle school, we’re encouraged to start hoarding “extracurricular activities.” In high school, ambitious students compete even harder to appear…

— Peter Thiel

The importance of these [college] years for an American cannot be overestimated. They are civilization's only chance to get to him.

— Allan Bloom

Jeff Selingo is one of the most respected observers of American higher education...Not all will agree with his observations, conclusions, predictions and recommendations, but…

— David J. Skorton

As the only class distinction available in a democracy, the college degree has created a caste society as rigid as ancient India's. Condemning elitism…

— Florence King

“We’re all college prep, so most of the hard work had to be done early enough to prove to colleges we’d be worth indebting…

— Patrick Ness

“Most of the MacCormicks and Bedells are college grads and according to my father the youngsters have all been educated beyond their intelligence.”

— Nelson DeMille

“It is somewhat ironic to have us so deeply disturbed over a program where race is an element of consciousness, and yet to be…

— Derrick Bell

The dumbing down of elementary and secondary education has made its way to the collegiate level; too many unprepared students are admitted despite their…

— Charlie Sykes

“College is not about being top of your class or getting high grades, it's about surviving your course.”

— Mister Banatero

“It is somewhat ironic to have us so deeply disturbed over a program where race is an element of consciousness, and yet to be…

— Harry A. Blackmun