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Unfortunately, fewer than sixty percent of college students complete a bachelors degree within six years of beginning their studies.

A good deal of research has been done to determine which students are most likely to earn a degree and why. As you might guess, there is a correlation between the rigor of a student's high school curriculum and his/her chance of success in college.

And, there is a high correlation between a student's grades in high school and in college.

And, most educators agree that students from families that appreciate the value of higher education are more likely to do well in college than students from families less convinced of the advantages of a college degree.

But, once at college, what can a student do to give himself or herself the best chance to leave with a degree? There are no guarantees, but there are two very important things for students to be aware of.

First, freshmen should not carry more than fifteen credit hours. In their first semester, it might even be smarter to limit themselves to twelve credit hours so the adjustment to the academic demands of college can be eased a bit.

Of course, the difficulty of the courses a student chooses is as important as the number of credit hours he or she attempts. Try not to take more than two courses a semester in areas in which you generally struggle.

After academic overload, the most common reason students leave college without a degree is that they work more hours than they should. Some very good research has shown that students who are employed for more than twenty hours a week are four times as likely as others to drop out of college at some point.

There are many things which may stand between students and earning a degree. Among them are immaturity, lack of motivation, poor study skills, an inability to manage time, and lack of self-discipline.

But, for students who have what it takes, there are only two things to remember. Be realistic in choosing your courses and determining your academic load, and do not deny yourself the time and energy you need to be successful by taking a job that requires more than twenty hours a week.

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Daniel Kane is a veteran teacher, college Director of Admissions, and university Dean. The websites he originally created as a hobby now assist students seeking information on colleges, college scholarships, and online degree programs,

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