Diploma

pay, and while your education lasts forever, student loans don’t. In the following paper, I discuss ways of why college is worth it, and I present the differences between the life of college graduates and people who only have their high school diploma. I go into the problems that come with not going to college, and the success that comes if you do go to college. I’m sure I'll be able to persuade you if you believe that college isn’t worth it. In 2013, the average college student paid…

of being a teen parent. I am having to struggle with choosing to complete my high school diploma or working to save for my baby’s future. I currently attend YouthBuild Lake County a nonprofit that helps young people obtain their high school diploma and receive career training. I am striving to complete my high school education while at YouthBuild. Completing high school and obtaining my high school diploma means everything to me. Not only am I completing one of my goals, but I’m one step…

doctors, surgeons, chefs etc. In our minds, at that age, we believe that it is quite simple to obtain or become a member of that profession. In order to become what we envision, we must graduate from high school and receive a certified high school diploma. Lately, the United States are dealing with teenagers dropping out of high school only to find themselves in a low-end job, and life. To be considered a “Drop Out” one must leave high school at the age of sixteen with parental consent. With…

("Why... Out."). They claim “I know enough already.” They decide to get a job instead of furthering their education. Getting a job sooner would help you earn money sooner, but you would make less than what you would earn is you got a high school diploma. Getting a high school degree is what could help you earn more money in the long run. Another objection is missing too many days of school. Teachers try to help you. They are willing to stay after school, or come in early to help you catch up. If…

for all of us to come together – parents and students, principals and teachers, business leaders and elected officials – to end America’s dropout crisis.” Many education officials in the government support the fact that students with a high school diploma have a future with more opportunities than high school dropouts. Students should be required to stay in school until they are eighteen years of age. Staying in school leads to an increase in graduation rates and higher earnings, even though…

I chose this course to study because I’m good with numbers and people, also because I want to help my community. My career goal is to go to a 4 year college studying business. My professional goal is to attend 4 year in college after I receive my diploma at Honokaa High and Intermediate School. I chose this as my professional goal because I want to go to college and have a stable life after. It’s important to go to college to me because I can chase my goals and do whatever I want in the future,…

The unfortunate news is that “only 21 states in the US require students to attend high school until they are 18 or earn a diploma”, which leaves the other 29 states with students who drop out at a young and naive age where they cannot comprehend how much damage that the decision they are making is going to cause them in the long run (DoSomething.org, num. 11). These teens cannot…

Concentrated disadvantage characterized as an indicator depicting the poverty in a specific area or region. The city of Atlanta has always been true to my heart since I have lived near Atlanta my whole life. I occasionally traveled to Atlanta to watch the Hawks play basketball. On the way home from the games, I would notice the numbers of people that stood on the side of the streets sleeping or asking for money. I never understood the whole concept of why such stuff happened in this part of…

Most employers will not hire people that have not received a high school diploma. If the dropout age is lowered it’s likely that the U.S will see an increase in dropouts. With the availability of brain research, we now know that the part of the brain responsible for making good decisions does not take place until a person is in…

future. The essentials of students not dropping out until the age of 18 gives students opportunity to graduate pushing for a superior future. Dropping out of school, students will earn less salary versus a salary earned with a high school diploma. Which will also make that person unhappier for the reason of all of the money that is earned goes towards bills and none to treat themselves. If the dropout age is raised to 18, high school graduation rate increases. Students who have dropped…