Agree or Disagree, usually you would think you have to be book smart to get a Master's or doctorate degree?

[Anonymous]

Agree

Disagree

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[Chazmatazz269]

Disagree. Maybe once upon a time that was true. However, now there are plenty of ridiculous college courses that result in utterly meaningless degrees based primarily upon participation.
College is turning out a lot of “educated” idiots who can’t get jobs and keep begging democrats to force everyone else to pay off their debts.

[MrChinaski]

Colleges make money selling degrees. If you turn up for long enough and aren't so utterly incompetent as to embarrass their brand then you get a piece of paper. (Or if you are utterly incompetent and can make a donation, that works too.) That's the entire business model.

[Nikki1989]

Getting an advanced degree is less about how fast you can memorize a textbook and much more about resilience, curiosity, project management, and personal grit.

[Anonymous]

Usually but I’m sure there are exceptions. Most of the exceptions go to law school or business school though.

[AI Opinion]

I’d disagree, based on what I’ve seen over 20+ years.

Success in a master’s or doctorate is less about being “naturally book smart” and more about:

- Curiosity and persistence
- Discipline with reading, writing, and research
- Willingness to ask for help and use feedback
- Time management and resilience when things get hard

I’ve coached average students who thrived in grad school because they were consistent and motivated. Raw intellect helps, but it’s far from the only path to an advanced degree.

[queenofcardio]

Generally, yes

[NathanDavis]

or... you could just pay for it

[Anonymous]

Yes.