Think your high school is preparing you for college and the workplace? Think again.

Only a third of American high school students will graduate from high school with the skills they need to succeed in college.

7 out of 10 employers say that applicant's work habits rate from fair to poor.

You may believe that you are getting a good education that will prepare you for college or work, but how can you be sure?

Find out if your school deserves detention by getting these key facts:

Your school's graduation rate
How many students in your freshman class will graduate from high school on time?

Your school's graduation requirements
Do you know what you need to graduate on time? How about what it will take to get into the college of your dreams?

Your school's internship opportunities
Does your school encourage and support internship/work experience programs?

Your school's college enrollment rates
How many of your classmates will go on to succeed in college?

Knowing these important facts about your school is the first step toward success. If you don't know this information, your guidance counselor or another trusted adult at your school can help you. Make an appointment to see them today because change can only happen when you TAKE ACTION.

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