Yeah she can finish school ltr, esp if she wasn't making d grades. Sounds like something a parent would tell a child whose not making it n college, not a all "A" student.

SHE MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE!!!.. for now. College is to "learn" and prepare you for positions less than what shes doing now! Theres no college education that can EVER top or even come close to the knowledge shes gaining from having her own company and being an executive. And a college degree doesnt gurantee anything... BUT.. I think she and her sister should look into some business courses or going back for Business. We all know how this story will probably end in a few years.. it would be nice if she had the know how and advance training to avoid that and sustain in the industry. Cause once it ends.. its a wrap!

A college degree does not guarantee you a job, so I think she made the right choice. She can always decide to go later on. For many of us in the real world, you just need that degree to show that yes I know what I'm doing. No degree...no job. She has it made in the shade:)

I think that the school of life is more valuable than college. You go to college struggle to pay the tuition and expenses get out with only a piece of paper (if you paid the exit fees only) and struggle like hell to pay it all back. If you have the opportunity to make a living, a great living at that, then you should take it. Dont get me wrong Im all for college to bc everybody cant be like Vanessa and Angela. But think about this when you graduate college, even at the top of your class, the real world wants experience. Alot of companies do not take a chance on someone fresh out of college and only have book smarts. You need that real world experience as well, its extremely necessary.

The point of college is not always just money. If it were no one would be a teacher, an artist, or any other profession that is underpaid or where only a chosen few can make a decent living. I can see why she quit. She can sustain herself with this money and go back to college where she can soak in the atmosphere and gain more knowledge. This thought that you can only learn how to live life and do things inside four walls with a professor is extremly sad.

I think skipping college is not for everyone. She is the daughter of Rev Run/niece of Russell Simmons. There was already a successful family business in place for her to build her company on. For most people, it is still advisable to go to school and get that degree to avoid flipping burgers. I worry that young girls will use her as an example when in reality she is not a true entrepreneur. She didn’t really start from ground zero. She also had free marketing in the form of their TV show on MTV. Don’t be fooled people! ---------------------------------- PREACH!!!!!!!

hell, if i'm raking in millions i'd get out of school too! now in life for MOST of us...i'd stay in school, cant get a decent job nowadays anyway with out some college schooling or trade learning lol.

Let's be real. Angela Simmons is RICH! With or without Pastry or college, she would still be rich! Where do you think she got the capital to start her multi-million dollar business? Her rich Daddy and/or her even richer Uncle! Where do you think she got business advice from? Her RICH Daddy, even richer Uncle and their rich friends. How did she get her investors, the capital, the television show, the PR company, the advertising reps., and all the other people you need to run a business. PLEASE Y'all be REAL! Her reality is not yours! She can skip all the steps you go through in college, you can't! Rich people will not let you in their club without that slip of paper. And along the way you will meet people who will become your future investors, pr reps, advertising execs, etc. Don't let these exceptions deter you from what you need to do! Most of the time these people are lucky, rich or brillant! Please, take time and educate yourself, it is better to have the degree and not use it than it is to need the degree and not have it!

@ Another Nobody, you are correct. Let's be honest here. I can honestly college is great, fantastic if you can do it. It is not for everyone. And clearly it's not for Angie, I mean she wants to do fashion so what is school going to teach her that she doesn't already know. Consider her business TRADE SCHOOL and she's learning on the job which I think is the most important thing. And this is coming from a College Grad lol Get that money Angela and if she feels like going back someday just for the fun of it then go for it. Rev Run was correct on this one :)

A formal education is not for everyone. Never has been. For example my bf just graduated from a trade school after a year and a half (diesel mechanics) and he is getting offers near 80k...my lil cuz in highschool got her beauty license and now has her own shop..she is a Paul Mitchell rep and makes major bank. do what u do...and do it well. Mos tof the IT guys I know have never been to school and ar elike in their early twenties...the game is changing. Down with da drug dealers and rappers! the world is truly your oyster

This is a very unique situation to say the least. We are talking about millions of dollars. If this was some job making a standard salary, I would say she made the wrong choice. This girl has it going on!

I say she make her money now and pay for her own schooling. thats probably what Rev is REALLY getting at. LOL

There are people in college right now. Learning to get where she is at now. So, I would say go for the dough

@Educated chic- I couldn't agree more.. bachelor degrees are as useless as a high school diplomas. And in about 10 years unless you have a "Specialized Degree" You'll officially be able to wipe your a$$ with that Masters! . No disrespect, but I guess its all about value. While education is important and Knowledge truly is power, we all know it is so much more than what you know-But WHO YOU KNOW. The girl has the world and aall it's resources at her fingertips- if you will. While I would never discourage a young person from going to college, I think real world experience, coupled with vision, discipline and determination can go a LONG way! Russell Simmons admitted in "Do You" that he never even wrote- let alone looked at any of his business plans for his empires- He hired people with Master's degree's to do that.. Now I don't know about ya'll but I would much rather be Russell than the Muthatrukka writing the business plan..Damn that!!

Sorry...Education is important. If she is smart she would do both and attend school part-time. Do I like my Student loans..nope but I value my Education coupled with the knowledge I have learned in Corporate America.I didn't go to school to become a millionaire.I went to school to learn.If by learning, I become wealthy-that's fine.I wouldn't trade it for the world.

* a smarter, well rounded man*

college is about spending money the whole process and making a lil bit when u get out....if u already have a job, already have good experience, know high names theres really no point in school because thats wat the employer is really looking for. if the clothing line fades the resume will speak for itself for the next career.

lmao @ 816RealChic I agree w/Run as well and I firmly agree that college isn't for everyone. I'll finish graduate school by next year, god willing with this full time job, and I'm not guaranteed to make millions... I say go for it! Her business may not be as successful in a few years but Im sure she has learned how to save and invest to prohibit her from failing. A rich person may develop fads but an intelligent, wealthy person starts a business and continues to be innovative... kudos to the simmons girls You have to weigh your options. What would you drop out of college for? Personally, this MBA is looking pretty nice to me because all these unfortunate people who were laid off are sitting in class with me! When this recession is over, a bachelor's degree will be equivalent to a high school diploma. You'll be competing with people with degrees AND experience.

I have to say I agree with Run. There is no need to waste time and money if you truly don't want to be in college. She is already making money and in her career. If she wants to take some business or design classes, that is one thing. If you want to learn, you can learn for free at the local library. College is meant for you to earn a degree that you can use in your career, not to socialize, pledge, or go buck wild because you are out of your mama's house (even tho I did all 3! I have my degree, and I am using it too)!

she had a opportunity no harm in taking it. who needs a business degree when you are already running a successful company. even if it goes bust its a dam good resume item

She can educate herself by reading. College helps people who have no other way out of the system..i.e a rich dad who's in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and a rich ass Uncle named Russell Simmons and a Rich as Auntie named Kimora Lee Simmons... Most people don't have that. Why should she go to college? That'll be hella dumb. She's not like the rest of us. She has a ginormous leg up cause she was born into privilege.

@ JayRight CO-DA**-SIGN!!!! Hahahaha! I'm smart as he!! but if college wasn't one of the ways I knew that could help me get to the next level and make more money...I wouldn't be attending. I don't go to school to be well learned. I go to school for the oppertunity to make more money.

@ CaraB,french gyal and BK girl co-sign!!! Wow, at some of these comments. I hope most of y'all realize that children like Angela Simmons is an exception to the rule! EDUCATION IS IMPORTANT for people who don't come from wealthy families or found a niche that could make millions of dollars. Angela could have fail on her face with Pastry but she always had a backup with her family! Most people don't have that opportunity of going to mommy and daddy and living off their money until they get back on their feet. So education is important! Hell, you can't do anything without an education in this day and age because a high school degree can't get you far! Look at how many kids we have now growing up without a backup plan of "OH I' AM GOING TO BE A BALLER, RAPPER, ACTRESS, etc." when most of these professors is hard to break into so what is their back up plan? they don't have money like Rev Run. So I will always encourage education, weather one is rich or not! ~And this statement is from a broke college student majoring in Molecular Bio so...

posted by imnotthatstoopidMon, March 29, 2010 12:33 PM I don’t think I would’ve encouraged my daughter to quit school I mean-she’s already wealthy and attached to the Simmons name-which she could’ve drawn on later. You don’t get 2 chances @ being young and enjoying the college experience…which consists of more than just books and a degree. ************* I think she's enjoying being young. She's young and she's already successfully. I know college is more than just the books. The expereince is awesome. But we're assuming that that experience is for everyone, and that experience means something diff for everyone. Some of my friends didn't go to college, and they've had to expereince things in life that i haven't yet. Everyone's road to success is different.

I think skipping college is not for MOST people. She is the daughter of Rev Run/niece of Russell Simmons. There was already a successful family business in place for her to build her company on. Daddy and uncle probably provided seed funds for her company; if at all, it is a standalone company. It could be a division under the larger apparel company her uncle owns. For most people, it is still advisable to go to school and get that degree to avoid flipping burgers. I worry that young girls/boys will use her as an example when in reality she is not a true entrepreneur. She didn’t really start from ground zero. She didn't have to convince investors to put money in her company. She didn't have to convince retailers to buy her product. She also had free marketing in the form of their TV show on MTV. Don’t be fooled people!