Which Statement Is True About Becoming a Student in Midlife

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about becoming a student in midlife?

• A) Most adult learners are middle-aged men.
• B) Life transitions often trigger a return to college in midlife.
• C) The sharpest rise in adult college enrollment is among 25- to 30-year-olds.
• D) In U.S. colleges, students over age 25 make up about 15 percent of total enrollment.

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