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There is no question that the cost of college is a huge deciding factor in choosing where to go. 4/10 of high schoolers believe it to be the "most important" factor. It turns out that 38% of these students and 1/4 of parents think that one year of college will cost $5,000 or less.

Aside from money being a major detractor, some high schoolers don't feel drawn toward continuing their education. Some prefer to go straight into the workforce. The good news is that there are alternatives to college including jobs that only require a high school diploma.

You may be surprised at what these non-degree professions are. Many of which are very fulfilling and lucrative. Read our post below to see what they are.

Fall marks the beginning of a new college semester. The first year of college is one of the busiest, namely when it comes to applications and submissions. If you’re one of the fresh high school graduates that will be entering college soon, then you need to prepare a few things.

One of the best pieces of advice that we can offer is to always prepare extra copies of all your documents, especially school-related records. Prepare them as soon as you can to save time in the application process.

You can request most of the necessary documents from your high school but some can be a bit tricky to get. If you are unable to get a copy of your documents, then you may have to secure unofficial records of your high school transcripts and GED records through services like Same Day Diplomas. Get your documents ready before fall comes around. Learn more about the documents you’ll need and how to get them with this guide.

Did you know that 86% of high schoolers in the United States graduate with a diploma within four years? This means there are plenty of people each year who receive a high school diploma.

Where does that diploma go after? If you're living with your parents at first, likely not on your wall. It probably went in a box when you moved, meaning it could be lost in the shuffle between houses.

This broaches an important question - what happens if you lost your diploma? Do you really need a diploma? How do you get a new high school diploma if your lost diploma can't be found?

We'll answer all of these questions for you as you read on. By the time you're finished, you'll see that there's no need to panic over a missing diploma. All you need to do to fix the situation is to follow the instructions that we'll give you.

Securing a diploma during high school plays an integral role in life for each individual. However, there are a lot of things that can go wrong.

Your diploma might be lost, damaged, or stolen. These scenarios can all lead to troublesome situations especially when it’s time you need it.