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Is college necessary

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Asheleyn Richwine

The document argues that college is not necessary for everyone to be successful. It notes that some people are better suited for technical or hands-on careers that do not require a college degree, such as an air traffic controller which pays more on average than jobs requiring a bachelor's degree. It acknowledges the importance of further education after high school but suggests options besides college like technical training, the military, which pays for education and provides valuable experience. The document criticizes college as more like uncontrolled partying than academic learning for some students.

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Asheleyn Richwine Mrs. Sandburg AP English 20 August 2015 I do not personally see college as necessary to be successful. Some people are more academically inclined, while others are more inclined to work in a technical field. College just simply isn't for everybody. There are many jobs that a person can do that don't require a college degree. A good example of this is an air traffic controller. On average, an air traffic controller makes 122,340 dollars annually (citytowninfo.com). That's more than the average college grad with a bachelor's degree, who makes about 51,206 dollars annually (howtoedu.org). On top of that, the college grad could have countless amounts of debt that they still need to pay. I do however think that it is important to get some type of further education after high school. It could be college, if that's the right choice for you, or it could be something working with your hands. Another option that doesn't require college is the military. This is personally my favorite! While the military will pay for your college, it also provides some of the best training in the world. The best part? They pay you while doing it! Why go to college and waste thousands of dollars and countless hours of your time when you can go to the military and be trained much better, mature faster, and do something beneficial to your country. College is more just running around like a bunch of wild animals (for some students) than anything academic. Works Cited "The Career Opportunities (Possible High-Paying Jobs), College Degree Not Required." The Career Opportunities (Possible High-Paying Jobs), College Degree Not Required. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Aug. 2015. "How To E-D-U." How To EDU RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Aug. 2015. Thorne, Ashley. "10 Reasons Not to Go to College." | National Association of Scholars. N.p., 26 May 2010. Web. 20 Aug. 2015.

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  • 1. Asheleyn Richwine Mrs. Sandburg AP English 20 August 2015 I do not personally see college as necessary to be successful. Some people are more academically inclined, while others are more inclined to work in a technical field. College just simply isn't for everybody. There are many jobs that a person can do that don't require a college degree. A good example of this is an air traffic controller. On average, an air traffic controller makes 122,340 dollars annually (citytowninfo.com). That's more than the average college grad with a bachelor's degree, who makes about 51,206 dollars annually (howtoedu.org). On top of that, the college grad could have countless amounts of debt that they still need to pay. I do however think that it is important to get some type of further education after high school. It could be college, if that's the right choice for you, or it could be something working with your hands. Another option that doesn't require college is the military. This is personally my favorite! While the military will pay for your college, it also provides some of the best training in the world. The best part? They pay you while doing it! Why go to college and waste thousands of dollars and countless hours of your time when you can go to the military and be trained much better, mature faster, and do something beneficial to your country. College is more just running around like a bunch of wild animals (for some students) than anything academic. Works Cited "The Career Opportunities (Possible High-Paying Jobs), College Degree Not Required." The Career Opportunities (Possible High-Paying Jobs), College Degree Not Required. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Aug. 2015. "How To E-D-U." How To EDU RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Aug. 2015. Thorne, Ashley. "10 Reasons Not to Go to College." | National Association of Scholars. N.p., 26 May 2010. Web. 20 Aug. 2015.