Walter Is a College Student Who Is About to Graduate

question 138

Multiple Choice

Walter is a college student who is about to graduate from college.At what age would he most likely consider that a substantial change is occurring in his life?

• A)when he turned 20 years of age
• B)when he leaves college and enters the workforce at age 22
• C)when he finished his junior year of high school at age 17
• D)when he turns 26 years old

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