Cost:

College can cost anywhere from $25,000-$50,000 per year, according to collegedata.com.  

Praxis currently costs $11,000.

Debt:

The average time it takes students to pay off college debt is 20 years, according to this article by U.S. News.

Praxis alumni make $14,400 while they are still enrolled in the program, which comes out to a net cost of $0.

Salary:

Time posted an article in 2016 stating that the average salary of grads was $50,566 annually.

Praxis grads make an average of $50,000 annually. (But Praxis doesn’t cost as much money as college. Besides, Praxis participants start their career several years ahead of their peers. And finally, they aren’t stuck with years of debt to pay off as they advance their careers.)

Time:

It takes 4 years to get a bachelor’s degree in many fields.

Praxis is 1 year long.

Curriculum:

College curriculum is a set medium that students complete.

Praxis curriculum is meant to be customized to a participant’s individual goals.

Community:

College offers roommates and class buddies.

Praxis offers the opportunity to connect with highly-motivated people with similar goals. Participants leave the program with good friends and strong social capital among some of the best startups in America today.

Teaching:

Colleges have professors. They teach their expertise and otherwise remain absent from students’ lives.

Praxis advisors are available as long as participants need them. The advisors offer one-on-one coaching sessions about any professional issues participants may have.

 

Helpful resources:

How can I be sure Praxis will pay off for me?

4 MORE Reasons to Rethink College

What do Praxis Participants do After They Complete the Program?

 

Praxis has been the fastest-paced learning experience of my life. I highly recommend the program for any young person who wants to catapult into his or her career.

Check out discoverpraxis.com to learn more. Otherwise, feel free to email me with questions: lolitaallgyer@gmail.com