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A review by erichorvath36
Lower Ed: The Troubling Rise of For-Profit Colleges in the New Economy by Tressie McMillan Cottom
5.0
Great reminder of why Tressie is one of my favorites: balanced and fair, as well as thoroughly researched from various vantage points (reviewed research, anecdotes, experiential).
I most appreciated her ability to see the macro pressures and micro expectations of for-profit colleges and the behavior of low-income students. Her positing "why isn't anyone outraged at the labor market's expectations for credentials and the individualization of getting them" against the common critique that "students should have known better" or "these colleges are evil" will stay with me.
I most appreciated her ability to see the macro pressures and micro expectations of for-profit colleges and the behavior of low-income students. Her positing "why isn't anyone outraged at the labor market's expectations for credentials and the individualization of getting them" against the common critique that "students should have known better" or "these colleges are evil" will stay with me.