Leading defense tech company Palantir is challenging the traditional college path by offering a fellowship that allows high school graduates to bypass university and engage directly in hands-on projects. This program emphasizes skills, mentorship, and potential job opportunities without the need for campus life or a degree. Industry giants like Google, IBM, Netflix, and even Elon Musk support the idea that talent outweighs textbooks. Is the importance of a college degree fading? Palki Sharma explores this shift.