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    As the price of college continues to be on the rise‚ many are starting to question the benefits of a college education. They wonder if students are receiving relevant education. They wonder if student debts will leave the young adults of America scraping for pennies. They wonder if the stress of colleges will leave the new generation in a mental mess. They wonder: is college even worth it? New surveys and recent studies reveal a resounding yes: college is definitely worth the time and money

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    9/26/16 College college college college. College has been highly spoked about since we were young. Your parents your teachers other adults try to remind you as much as they can that you have to go to college it becomes immune to you. I feel there was once a time we had to attend college now where at a time where you can still not have a college degree and still be successful though it is very rare. Lately I have been studying ‚ researching and interviewing adults around me with a college degree and

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    Pros Of Going To College

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    College is a great opportunity if you want to further your education‚ or get certified for the career you want. But college is not for everyone‚ so take off the pressure of college. Some students feel pressured to pursue a degree they may not want or need‚ for a job they don’t have to have a degree for. If teachers stop pushing kids to go to college‚ it could open the eyes of the students who feel like they aren’t meant to go to college. They won’t have pressure from their parents and teachers to

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    importance of attending college Time after time you hear about going to college; whether at work‚ family‚ friends‚ and even when you are in high school you might have been repeatedly told of how it can benefit you in the long run in regards to your future. They say a good education can take you far in life. Students in high school may still question the importance of a college education. In the world of today people find themselves asking‚ “Why is it important to go to college?” An important aspect

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    College Dropout Analysis

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    College dropouts is normal to have on a college campus. Most people tend to think the same thing about college dropouts –they drop out because it didn’t work for them or they are not intellectually prepared for college. Moreover‚ there are reasons that are not mentioned the most. Money. Money plays a huge factor with college attendance and college dropout and most of the time it is overlooked as a reason. My older sister‚ whom is African American‚ was not able to finish her 4-year degree at college

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    Unprepared College Students Carla Williams-Com220 Scott Downing-Instructor April 25‚ 2010 Unprepared College Students Carla Williams COM 220 For most students‚ making it through high school seems like one of life’s most important accomplishments. And to others‚ the thought of gaining a college degree is a dream that has come true. Students that aspire to go to college are often unprepared to go to college for the lack of a challenging curriculum

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    Online College Advantages

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    Choosing the right college can be strenuous‚ especially when you have other obligations to consider. However‚ online college is an exceptional choice due to all the benefits and services it provides. Online college is the perfect option for everyone‚ because you make your own schedule‚ you can do your work anywhere‚ and you get a college education with plenty of benefits and services! Time is hard to come by when your schedule is full. However‚ you can always make time for college if you choose an

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    Is College Worth It Essay

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    have never doubted or questioned why we should go to college until recently. Researchers and experts have been wondering if college actually is worth it. It may be sincere that college has very expensive costs in student loans and tuition fees‚ but the money and forbearance that comes from the two to four years of college‚ it sure is assuredly worth it. A college education is worth the expenses and costs it comes with. To understand why college is a good decision‚ even with the expensive price

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    Achieving College Success

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    When I was growing up‚ college was always the end goal in mind. Parents and teachers emphasized the importance of getting an excellent education by attending college. They talked about all the incredible opportunities and experiences that would come after receiving a post-secondary education‚ and several of my peers were told similar things. The discussion my family and I had was never about if I was going to attend college‚ but when. When I started my first year of high school‚ I remember the

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    how you would pay for your college? When most students graduate from college always have a debt to pay‚ about 75% of all students owe around 50‚000 a year because they had to borrow money and also pay interest on it. Individuals always try to get scholarships but they think you need to be smart which in reality you don’t need to be that smart. The best way to graduate college with little debt is to get scholarships‚ they don’t need to be that large of an amount. In college most students work because

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