Which Statement BEST Describes College Enrollment and Completion Rates in the United

question 144

Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST describes college enrollment and completion rates in the United States?

• A) The vast majority of high school grads enroll in college; many drop out without a degree.
• B) About half of all high school grads enroll, but relatively few get a degree.
• C) Almost everyone who enrolls in college ends up getting a degree.
• D) It's easy to graduate from college once you actually enroll.

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Definitions:

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A small region in the brain located in the hypothalamus, responsible for controlling circadian rhythms.

Intergeniculate Leaflet

The intergeniculate leaflet is a small structure located between the lateral geniculate nucleus of the thalamus, involved in regulating circadian rhythms and visually related information processing.

Retinohypothalamic Tract

Neural route formed by axons of photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (pRGCs) from the retina to the suprachiasmatic nucleus; allows light to entrain the SCN’s rhythmic activity.