3. What is the authors' main purpose in the text? O A to stress that young people can't succeed
without a degree right now
OB to criticize Zuckerberg's and Gates' approach to
a college education
OC to emphasize how important a college degree is
in America right now
Od to show the benefits of attending an elite school
over an average one

C

Explanation:

Because it the article is saying that many of the rich and powerful come from elite schools and colleges. There are times when people like Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates do come out on top. In the end if you drop out, you'll making things worse for you because you wasted to money you've already spent on college and you won't be able to get the job you did want because you had to have the associates, bachelor's, masters, or doctorates.

adverb is the answer i believe.