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14 VIPs who made it to the top without a degree



Upon graduating high school, young Kanye West was granted a scholarship for Chicago's American Academy of Art. Though he started painting classes there in 1997, Kanye then transferred to Chicago State University, abandoning the paintbrush for an English major. By the age of 20, however, Kanye abandoned school to follow his dream of becoming a musician, christening his Grammy-winning debut album 'The College Dropout.'
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OCTOBER 4, 2014 7:57 AM EDTOCT 4, 2014, 7:57 AM EDT

With school back in session and well underway, students are back to stressing out about their academic futures. But attending college or university is not the be all and end all – asvthese mega-successful celebrities can attest.

Imagine what would have happened if Brad Pitt stuck with his plan to become a journalist or if Kanye West had ignored his musical ambitions to concentrate on his studies at Chicago State University. The world might be a less interesting place.

Check out these 14 successful stars and business leaders who realized their goals without bothering with a degree.

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