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Attending a 4-year college out of high school can seem ideal, but it is definitely not for everybody. It is amazing to see what types of opportunities that you have waiting for you. Attending a college is not a necessity to achieve the things that you want in life. You'll be surprised to see the many things you can achieve.

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Community colleges are everywhere. They are beneficial for many reasons. First of all, community colleges can offer many more opportunities than some 4-year colleges can. They are a great place to narrow your options and pursue something you are interested in. Furthermore, they are usually low in cost! Community colleges can also be used as a spring board into 4-year colleges if that is something you are interested in.

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Vocational and trade schools are another option you are able to take advantage of after your high school career. They offer a fast-track for you to enter into a business that can sometimes pay very well. Furthermore, you will become a highly skilled professional in your completion of a trade school. One great thing about vocational and trade schools is the variety of things they offer that you are able to master.

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Even though this sounds very similar to attending a 4-year college, it is different in that it requires work for about 10-15 hours a week. This can be a great way to help pay your tuition if that is the reason you are holding off going to a college. Debt is something that cripples so many Americans. Attending a work college offers an alternative that can leave you debt free after college.

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A gap year offers a great opportunity for you to explore the world before you commit to a 4-year college. Gap years are great because they allow you to further narrow down your interests and even expand your view of what is possible. It is a common saying that it is best to travel while you are young. A gap year can be the perfect opportunity to do such a thing. College sometimes admit more students who engaged in a gap year because of the knowledge that they gained during that time.

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Taking a year on, not off: Jean Fan at TEDxBergen

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One of the great benefits of selling real estate is that you have a very high income potential. Becoming an agent does not require you to have a college degree. You have to take courses to learn the tricks of the trade, but you do not have to stress out about getting into college, something that is definitely not necessary in this case. Selling real estate does have its downsides such as working at night and on the weekends. However, every opportunity in life requires sacrifices.

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"You think the shark tank is brutal - wait till you see this," said realty maven Barbara Corcoran.

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Going straight into the work force is another opportunity that many individuals take advantage of. Similar to a gap year, work can offer you an opportunity to explore your interests, narrowing them down in the process. Work also offers a great opportunity to help you pay for a 4-year college, if that is what you choose to do. Some workplaces even offer opportunities for you to further educate yourself for the chance of advancement. Work can teach you invaluable lessons that school simply can’t. There are many careers you can make into a life-long career without any form of education.

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Six Advantages of Working After High School

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Attending college directly out of high school doesn't work for everyone. In some cases there's a financial need to go directly to work. In other cases, students are simply experiencing ...

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Volunteering offers another great opportunity to build your character and giving back. There is an almost unlimited amount of opportunities to volunteer. Choosing an opportunity that you are interested in and have a passion for can lead to great outcomes. Even trying something new can lead to a realization that you are capable of much more. There are many organizations, such as AmeriCorps, that can give you structure, even offering stipends for your service. If you intend to apply for a 4-year college eventually, volunteering looks great on your resume.

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The military is another great option for students that want to serve their country. Enlisting in the military can offer many things. First of all, you get to choose which branch of the military you would like to serve in. Further, the military offers ROTC programs where the government will pay for your 4-year college tuition if you serve 4 years in the military. Also, if you want to stay in the military, you can make it a career and pursue the many leadership options available.

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SO YOU WANNA JOIN THE MILITARY?  QUICK TIPS FOR ENLISTING | SPARTAN117GW

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There are a lot of benefits to becoming self-employed. You can determine your own schedule and with enough drive you have a chance to make a career from your business. There are many success people who chose to start a business without a college degree. Walt Disney, Henry Ford, Bill Gates, and Steve Jobs are among that list. With our society’s advances in technology, starting a business has become much more accessible.

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Steve Jobs' Wisdom on How To Start Up A Business or Company -Intelligent & Skillful advice for startups, entrepreneurs and innovators- Steve Jobs, the late/great co-founder of Apple talks about: -Starting up a business or organization -Trying something new -Business management -Hiring and leading the best people -Adapting to new situations and market environments -Marketing products / services in an efficient way -Planning correctly -Education -and more!

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Another path to consider is that of becoming an artist. If you have a passion in art, making it your career can become a reality. Another thing to think of when going down this path is that with practice comes improvement. One form of art might not be your strong suit but if you have a great enough passion for it, you can find a way to make it a career. Becoming an artist offers an opportunity where you can put your skills right to work, not requiring a degree for success.

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Journey of Becoming an Artist: Jayesh Sachdev at TEDxSIBMPune

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Hailed by India Today as amongst the Top 35 Game Changers in India under the age of 35, Jayesh is the founder/creative director of Emblem - a contemporary art & design studio - and the co-founder of Quirkbox - a fashion and lifestyle label.