For those who want to have children in the future, imagine saving ten dollars a week until they turn eighteen. This money could hardly represent even a portion of the costs of a single year of higher education. In the article "America's Most Overrated Product: The Bachelor's Degree," a 2008 Chronicle of Higher Education essay, author Marty Nemko discusses all the aspects to consider before getting serious about colleges. 'education. Being a current student at a four-year institution, this concerns me not only for myself but also for my peers if we are making the right decision. The costs of higher education are rising dramatically, along with the number of Americans in student loan debt. The value of a bachelor's degree is declining and students are faced with the question: Do the benefits of a college education outweigh the costs? In this article, Nemko highlights the problems our modern society faces when it comes to higher education. Students begin college with minimal requirements for higher-level learning and feel disappointed when they don't pass their courses. The author acknowledges that the courses students take are sometimes not beneficial for life after college. Nemko states: “A 2006 study supported by the Pew Charitable Trusts found that 50 percent of college seniors scored below the “proficient” level on a test that required them to perform such basic tasks...” (525). Students specialize in areas of learning and are in turn denied work in that area and stuck with useless skills. “Many college graduates are forced to take very non-professional positions, such as driving a truck or tending a bar” (... middle of paper ...... dollars on the side d 'here's for your future children to determine if they would like to go to college or not. Is the ten dollars a week worth it and are you also going to finish paying for college. ?In the article "America's Most Overrated Product: The Bachelor," author Marty Nemko informs readers about aspects that are not usually considered when pursuing higher education? explore all his options and let him know not only the positive things you have gained from doing higher education but also the hidden downfalls you have faced like managing workloads and debt repayment A student must be passionate about. what he learns and even if it doesn't take place in a classroom, choosing the road less traveled and not attending college can be the most rewarding experience known to man..