College is a waste of time

The four pillars of an argumentative writing are thesis, evidence, refutation, and concluding statement. In the essay I just read it had all of the pillars. I believe the thesis statement is in the first paragraph when the writer claims in the last sentence "I believe higher education is broken". That is an argumentative statement many people can disagree with. The next pillar is evidence, which is based off facts, unsupported opinions,  and supported opinions. The author provides facts in paragraph four by quoting sociology professors in that "36 percent of college graduates showed no improvement in critical thinking, complex reasoning, or writing after four years of college". Next he states more evidence in passage five with his opinion on success of people who never completed nor attended college. The author attempts to convince you with his evidence because he's listing facts with his view point, causing the reader to slowly come to agreement. Another form of evidence is in paragraph six by referring to author Daniel Park in his book, A Whole New Mind: Why Right Brainers Will Rule The Future. Quote that the author of the essay used was "free agent economy". Refutation is in paragraph nine. The writer says "Of course, some people want a formal education". He then explains how he doesn't think everyone should leave college, for example those looking for a career in the health care field. Refutation is in the passage because he is challenging their position and their opponents.  Finally, the conclusion will reinforce the authors statement. The conclusion is in paragraph ten. He uses a few common stereotypes of college drop outs to make the argument that those people would be doing those types of activities if they are in college or not. Those who take the opportunity to move their education outside of college make the world better.  The author makes his conclusion restating the same argument that higher education is broken.  

    I believe that the author appeals to his audience by explaining how college is not for everyone and even if some do not have a formal education does not mean they can not go far in life. Within some circumstances most people need an education based on their profession of choice. It can be compared to judging a book by its cover, For example, when you look at someone without a college degree does not mean that they are not sophisticated enough for a professional job? Depending on the career, most people need a high school diploma, and can be taught on the job with minimal expense.  The author explains that not all people want to spend thousands of dollars on school tuition which causes young adults to have to spend years paying off  debt. So why go to college and spend money?  Your profession may not require it.