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    Did you know that 47 percent of high school drop outs dropped out because they were bored with school and only 35 percent of drop outs quit high school because they were failing? When people think of students dropping out, they automatically think that it is because those high school students were failing, not being bored. In fact, 70 percent of high school dropouts say that they would have passed high school if they tried (Azzam). So the question is: why not try? By not completing high school you

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    their studies due growing up in poverty which led to high school drop outs. Poverty not only effected students with their education but also affected risks to health is family stability. Poverty has made a huge impact on society and has effected many human beings and especially students to drop out of school so they can finically support their families. Poverty has always been a big issue in our country and still is in the 1960’s a big drop in the economy took place and effected lots of people. There

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    they have the motivation and determination to graduate college; others are less lucky because of their lack of those characteristics and their opportunities. People should think about the causes of dropping out of college to avoid regrets in the future. The three main causes of people quitting college are regulating the balance between work and study, unexpected personal problems, and financial problems. The first cause of dropping out of college is regulating the balance between work and study. Students

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    about $8,400 more than a drop out. You would have better education and a better job. Employment- Chances are higher to be employed with a high school diploma than a drop out. Many jobs will not hire people that don't have at least a high school diploma. College- With a high school diploma, you can attend college. If you drop out of high school, colleges won’t accept you. Colleges will think if you can’t graduate high school, then you won’t be able to graduate college. Considerations- If you

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    wouldn’t consider anybody to drop out of school. I know school can be hard at times, but its only hard because the teachers are trying to make you stronger. Education to me is basically what you need to better yourself in life. Think about this, how many people know a person that has an education has a good career ? There are a lot of people with an education that has a career. Now do you think there are the same amount of people without an education with a career. Nine times out of ten a business is going

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    believe the only good educational option for successful people is a college or university. Regrettably, many families are unprepared or unable to send their child to a four-year college or university. Compounded by societal use of media, testing, and advising, students are led to believe a college education resulting in a degree is necessary for employment and success. Additionally, families believe community college, technical college, or trade certifications are less desirable, less valuable, and

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    arrangements and attended a community college. Moreover, community college tuition is significantly less than a four-year university and students still receive a top quality education, but at lower cost. Even though a vast number of students intend to transfer their credits to a four-year university, an extensive amount of students drop out. Students drop out because they are overwhelmed with remedial courses and they are unengaged in the classroom. When they drop out they limit their earning potential

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    Receiving the Coolidge Scholarship will be like a dream come true for me. I found out a while ago that college graduates are in a pile of debts and most of their salaries are used to pay these debts. These debts arose from the loans they received to go through college. According to the article by US News, "Student Loan Expectations: Myth vs. Reality," "the standard repayment plan for federal student loans puts borrowers on a 10-year track to pay off their debt, but research has shown the average

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    College Student Flaws

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    go, “Man plans and God laughs”? Well, this could not be more true for many of today’s struggling college students. The plan for most students once they graduate from high school is to go to a four-year college to get a degree and form themselves a career. Unfortunately, things do not always go according to plan. Life takes its twists and turns until some people find themselves unable to finish college as they had hoped. While there can be many reasons for this, certain ones are more common than others

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    When students have to decide over which college route they would attend, many don 't realize the benefits of a four year university. Students should attend a four year university because of socialization on campus, a variety of academic programs/department, low drop out rates and the eligibility to earn a bachelor 's degree when completing their credits. Once you start school at a four year university you won 't regret the experience. Students entering a four year university encounter the features

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