When 18-Year-Old High School Graduates of Similar Backgrounds and Abilities

question 13

Multiple Choice

When 18-year-old high school graduates of similar backgrounds and abilities are compared, those who begin jobs rather than going to college after graduation are more likely to eventually _____ than those who earned a college degree.

• A) achieve less and be more satisfied by middle age
• B) achieve more and be less satisfied by middle age
• C) achieve less and be less satisfied by middle age
• D) achieve more and be more satisfied by middle age

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