What are the benefits of having a high school diploma?
At a Glance
- Better career opportunities. This is typically the main reason many people pursue a high school diploma.
- Higher pay.
- Most colleges prefer a high school diploma.
- An education improves your skills.
- Less risk of being unemployed.
- Earning a high school diploma is easier than it was in the past.
What jobs can you have with a high school diploma?
17 High-Paying Jobs That Only Require A High School Diploma
- Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers.
- Subway and streetcar operators.
- Postmasters and mail superintendents.
- Electrical power-line installers and repairers.
- Transportation inspectors.
- Gaming managers.
- Power plant operators.
- Media and communication equipment workers.
Do colleges check high school diploma?
College admissions boards look at GPA, class rank and the rigor of the classes a student takes. Graduates with a diploma generally have a competitive edge here, because they have a complete high school transcript, while GED diploma recipients won’t have a complete transcript.
Can I dropout of high school and go to college?
Actually, yes. Not all colleges require a high school diploma or GED. So you can drop out of high school and go to college (even without a GED). You can also go to a trade school without a diploma or GED.
Why is dropping out of high school good?
It’s about personal satisfaction and self esteem, being happy with your job, and a better quality of life. Dropouts are more likely than high school graduates to be unemployed, in poor health, living in poverty, on public assistance and single parents with children.
What are the requirements to dropout of high school?
California students may drop out legally once they turn 18. Students who are 16 or 17 may also leave school, but only if they: have their parents’ permission, and. pass the California High School Proficiency Exam, which leads to a certificate that’s equivalent to a diploma (more on that below).
What do you do when your 16 year old runs away?
Parents who notify the police that their 16- or 17-year old has run away or is beyond their control can file a formal complaint with the police department. This must include a written, notarized statement giving the dates, times, and behavior that led them to file the complaint.