This month, approximately 3.5 million high school seniors will be granted diplomas.

The rest of us will (and should) applaud their achievements, but we must also stop and consider: What did these students have to do to earn their diplomas, and what, exactly, has their schoolwork prepared them for?

For every 100 who start college, just 25 get degrees and attractive jobs. The majority of kids who pursue college are getting disappointing outcomes.