Why Graduating on Time From College Is Important

College is a really big deal, not just because a person with a college degree will earn twice as much in a lifetime than someone without one. For many students, college is their last educational chance to show they're intelligent, knowledgeable, resourceful people, clever problem solvers, and excellent communicators.

What is the question that prospective employers always ask? "How smart are you?" Maybe not in exactly those words, but it's the basic question on employers' minds. Employers want mature, industrious people who "achieve."


Having earned a degree on time with high grades, the applicant can honestly say in a job interview, "Yes, I'm smart and work hard. Just look at my college transcript, and see what I can do. I can get the job done." continue reading