What causes students to fail or drop out of college

Harry H. Harrison Jr., Best-Selling Parenting Author, shares advice for parents on the main factors that cause students to fail or drop out of college
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What causes students to fail or drop out of college

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What would cause a student to fail out or quit college? There are a couple of reasons. One, they weren't prepared for college level work. No matter what their grades were in High School, they didn't to AP or college level courses, they are simply not prepared for the onslaught of homework they will receive in college. Number two is they don't go to class. This is, maybe the single biggest reason kid fail out, because they don't go to class. That's the easiest way to graduate, is to go to class. Number three is they haven't made friends on the campus. They are not anchored to the campus. They haven't joined clubs or study groups. Believe it or not, friends will keep you there. Number four is drugs and alcohol. They are 18 and they have this freedom from their parents that they've never had before. Many kids just misuse it. They experiment with drugs and alcohol, and sometimes, it gets out of hand. Using and drinking become more important than studying.

Harry H. Harrison Jr., Best-Selling Parenting Author, shares advice for parents on the main factors that cause students to fail or drop out of college

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Harry H. Harrison Jr.

Best-Selling Parenting Author

Harry Harrison is the New York Times best-selling author of some of the most well known parenting books in the world.  He has appeared on television shows across the country, been interviewed on over 50 national radio programs including NPR, and is a regular contributor to websites like Dr. Laura.com, Sheknows.com, parentingpink.com, storknet.com, and sharecare.com (a collaboration between Dr. Oz and Dr. Phil).

His books aren’t the normal narrative read, but concise, sometimes hilarious, sometimes poignant chunks of inspiration and advice that parents read and reread over again. He has also written two eBooks directed towards college students to guide and motivate them to earn a college degree.  Mr. Harrison and his wife, Melissa, have raised two incredible sons.

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What would cause a student to fail out or quit college? There are a couple of reasons. One, they weren't prepared for college level work. No matter what their grades were in High School, they didn't to AP or college level courses, they are simply not prepared for the onslaught of homework they will receive in college. Number two is they don't go to class. This is, maybe the single biggest reason kid fail out, because they don't go to class. That's the easiest way to graduate, is to go to class. Number three is they haven't made friends on the campus. They are not anchored to the campus. They haven't joined clubs or study groups. Believe it or not, friends will keep you there. Number four is drugs and alcohol. They are 18 and they have this freedom from their parents that they've never had before. Many kids just misuse it. They experiment with drugs and alcohol, and sometimes, it gets out of hand. Using and drinking become more important than studying.