Real question: If people are that good at grinding (it is a legit skill), why don't they go for something better, like a 4-year university degree in STEM or medicine? They can make much more money.
Also, how do they decide which students to pick? And I would love to know the gender ratio.
I thought there has been a huge increase in need-based scholarships for US university fees in the last 15 years. More than just rich schools. Many state universities also offer quite good need-based scholarships based upon your own income + net worth and that of your parents.
Yes state schools are. That’s why it’s so competitive as well. $4-$6k at the state school vs $50K+ at private.
There’s one state school for my program within 100 miles of me (physical therapy assistant)
And a four year program is still 2 extra years of tuition even at the subsidized amount, and most would work fewer hours if at all because they need high GPAs.
Also, how do they decide which students to pick? And I would love to know the gender ratio.