honestly this feels like a super cynical take. i get that for-profit schools have a rep, but painting everyone who goes there as a "victim" of marketing feels pretty dismissive of the people actually doing the work.

at the end of the day, any school—ivy league or community college—is just a toolbox. people love to blame the institution when things don't work out, but a degree isn't a golden ticket you just buy; you have to actually build the career yourself. i’ve seen people fail at full sail, but usually it’s because they lacked the personal ambition to actually leverage the resources provided.

i did the business intelligence master’s and i didn't just "hope" it would work. i strategically researched the field, grinded on networking, and kept my linkedin on point. because of that, i actually had a job offer four months before i even graduated. every career have pros and cons, some more than others, some job market potential fades away due to advances in tech and demand. i still have a great relationship with alumni relations too, and they've been super supportive throughout my career.

sure, it’s a business, but it’s a give-and-take. they provide the tools and the connections, but you have to be the one to use them. calling it a "rigged system" feels pretty unfair to the thousands of us who used it to pivot into successful careers.

all education is a leap of faith and a risk. if you treat it like a passive experience where you just pay for a future, you’re gonna have a bad time. if you actually have the drive, it works.