[setha]

Then what is your thought on those that have relevant experience prior to a degree but no internships? Insist on the internships, consider the experience as a potential substitute, or some other case? I definitely see it being a preference, even for the technical fields.

As for my perspective, it comes from someone with a degree in the technical side of business (MIS).

[wintertime]

In my clinic, I found references from former employers to be very useful. I would think employers in other fields would, too.

But...If it doesn't require a college attendance to be President of the United States of America, then there is plenty of work out there in the world that doesn't require college attendance, as well!

My husband and I have this discussion occasionally. He is very dismissive. His comment: “Employers require college degrees because they can!”