Which Student Is Most Likely to Leave College Without a Degree

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which student is most likely to leave college without a degree?

• A) Emily, who is earning $15,000 a year, working full-time, has two children, and is attending a college with 10,000 students
• B) Baxter, whose family income is $100,000 a year, and who attends a college with 1,000 students
• C) Evelie, who just had a baby, works part-time, and attends a college with 800 students
• D) Cy, whose family income is $60,000 year, goes to school full-time, and attends a college with 2,000 students

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