Making the Grade

Eight in 10 Executives Believe a Parent Cares More About Their Child Getting into a Top-Tier School Than the Student Does, According to Korn Ferry Survey - Seite 2

About the survey:

Korn Ferry conducted the survey in mid-March 2019. There were 798 responses. Survey responses follow:

Who do you feel generally cares more about getting into a top-tier school?

The student   19 percent The parent 81 percent  

How much involvement should a parent have in helping their children apply to and select colleges?

No involvement 1 percent Little / some involvement 59 percent A lot of involvement 40 percent  

Do you think the process colleges/universities use to select candidates is fair?

Yes 39 percent No 61 percent  

Would you agree with your son or daughter’s decision not to pursue a college degree?

Yes 32 percent No 68 percent  

Is getting a college degree today worth the investment?

Yes 73 percent No 27 percent  

When evaluating a candidate for an entry to mid-level role, what is more important, previous work experience or the college they attended?

Previous work experience 86 percent College they attended 14 percent    

When hiring a college graduate, what is most important?

Pedigree/caliber of the college they attended 17 percent Hunger/hustle 83 percent  

Do college graduates today have the appropriate skills/training to be in the workforce?

Yes 43 percent No 57 percent  

Is a college degree overrated?