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    There is an argument prevalent in political America which states that tuition for public colleges and universities should be free to all who desire to attend. These politicians drive compelling arguments for this, considering that college degrees are highly recognized as a trait of qualification for individuals in every field imaginable. It would seem at the outset that if everyone was able to become more qualified, everyone could make more money, and the economy could thrive under more a more highly-educated

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    The Tuition Hike

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    thousand four hundred fifteen dollars to four thousand five hundred forty six dollars. That is a 21.1 percent increase from the previous year. (CBS News) The economy is starting to show the impact of how people are going to choose college. In southern states most colleges have seen an increase of over 70 percent. And yet families are putting themselves into debt to pay for these increases even though the unemployment rate is rising. (Claudio Sanchez.) Parents value higher education because now days

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    College Students Living with Their Parents is Beneficial. Did you know about 60% of the college students live at home with their parents? According to the kark4 news today many college students prefer to stay at home than to stay in a dorm or rent an apartment.(kark4) There are many benefits toward living with family. The disadvantages of living in a dorm or an apartment are their finance problems, the influence of parties, having privacy and roommate problems, being lazy, not setting boundaries

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    attending college has changed over the past fifty years. Previously, college was provided to those privileged students who wanted to receive an education beyond high school. Today this still remains the case, but now most teenagers attend college to ensure and strengthen their future. In today’s society, a college degree does not even promise a successful job, but it still serves as a social norm. For some, college is not even an option due to their financial status, and for others, the “college life”

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    College Worth?

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    Is College Worth It? College is a place for higher education. Many people go there for further study every year. Meanwhile, plenty of people skip college or drop out of college. Sort of people believe college is not worth because it cost too much. Most people think college is worth because you will able to get a good job when you holding a degree. Yes, because being a college graduate can help you gain more than the money you spent to pay for college. College is worth it because you will have

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    passing percentages. More students drop out of school because of mathematics than any other reason. A TYPICAL American school day finds some six million high school students and two million college freshman struggling with algebra. Algebra is not necessary for many students in the United States. Most people expect students to fail algebra. The basic units of math will help you a lot more in the real world than what you learn your whole high school and college career in the real world. If you need

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    and attend college. The hope behind standardized tests is that they cover a number of rudimentary concepts and processes, and reflect what students have learned in their classes under a strict evaluation scale. However, in reality, standardized testing is offering very finite and ineffective learning skills, which don’t prepare students for college. The result: high dropout rates and high remedial enrollment in colleges. These tests aren’t effective enough for students entering college, and consequently

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    Is a College Education Worth the Cost for all Students? Is college really worth it? This is the question many students are starting to ask themselves as the college cost increases and the benefits of a degree are falling. Right now, in our society, a college education is no longer an option or privilege, but rather a necessity. We are practically raised and conditioned to believe that one needs a higher education in order to succeed. Although some may argue that a college education can provide better

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    large role in the future leaders of our nation. Normally a counselor provides his or her services to three categories, such as academic, personal/social, and career. High School counselors help students find their talents, their career paths, the college they are interested in attending, and even earn a scholarship. School counselors also encourage students to follow their dreams and achieve their goals. They do help students with problems either at home or in school. The school counselor does this

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    College is not worth the cost My Dad didn't go to college. He worked long hard hours at southwire and traveling. As I was growing up he told me to keep working harder, and not to give up in life and just work for things. He wants me to go to college or the Air Force that way. I have a better job and I don't want to start my life off struggling. Instead of struggling he wants me doing good. College is not worth the cost, because some people can not afford it. With college being expensive a lot of

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