IS "GETTING IN" THIS YEAR AS HARD AS THEY SAY?

President Obama has said that he wants more students to go to college and graduate.  I just found this article which paints a different picture.  Worse,  the comments to the article are sort of comfirming what is being said.

I personally do not agree with article.  If you are getting the right guidance, and have a college counselor- coach- or consultant who is properly trained, able to properly assess your situation, help you get into the schools that are right for you, and who understands the mechanics of financial aid, you should be able to thrive.

College like your favorite local bakery, shoe store, or professional basketball or football team is a business.  Colleges are dependent on getting students to come to their schools so that they can retain the best trained professionals, hold on to their ranking and keep the school going.

Perhaps this is true, but I would like to hear back you on your feelings about this article.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/21/education/21admissions.html?_r=2&ref=admissions