We delved into the "dilemma" some time ago, when the media reported on the scandalous practice of wealthy parents doling out "fortunes" to secure their children's admission to prestigious schools, often through fraudulent means such as falsifying athletic credentials. Given the staggering amount of student debt that burdens many graduates – rivaling the gross national product of a small nation – we wondered if it was time to consider a different approach, one akin to that advocated by Mike Rowe: pursuing a skill-based career that offers a viable alternative to a traditional college education.