College is not the only place a senior has to go after graduating. If a graduate does not want to go to college there is a number of other places for them to go.
            One possibility is to go straight into the work force.  There are jobs such as a gas station attendant or a factory worker which do not require a degree. If a person starts at the bottom of a company in the mailroom, chances are that if they are a diligent, responsible worker, they will have a good chance of moving up to higher positions.
A post high school job does not have to be dead end or minimum wage. Other jobs that are available with a diploma or GED include chef, retail salesperson, physical therapist aid, human resource assistant, travel agent, construction worker, or a cosmetologist.
            Another smart move to make may be joining the military. Joining the military could also be helpful if you want to go to college, but do not have the right financial aid. The military can also provide a paycheck for enlisting and serving.
Since the army or work force may not be for everybody, there is a possibility of traveling. A ʽgap yearʼ is the year between graduating and going to college and many people use it the see the world. Joining the Peace Corps will allow a student to help others and travel the world.
The gap year is also used for personal study and saving extra money.
Instead of getting a student loan, the would-be student could just take out a travel loan. Traveling to other places can help decide what
Many cities have their own community colleges for those still interested in education but not sure if a four year plan is for them.
     There has still been a sixteen percent increase in college enrollment over the last ten years however, only fifty-four percent of students entering a four year college graduated. Studies have shown that the main reason students drop out is due to stress and pressure. Most students say that they were not ready for their freshman year of college.