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Adult Students

As a returning adult student you are the norm and not an exception. Today's average college student is 26 years old.

Adult Students Have some Advantages over Their Younger Fellow Students

  • Experience in the real world gives a better understanding of the need to be productive, timely and precise.
  • Adult students are more sophisticated about life and the world, bringing a more experienced eye to their studies.
  • A few years of working 9–5 often makes school seem much more fun; you really understand the importance of a college degree.
  • Adult students are motivated, dedicated, and goal-oriented. Older students generally outperform their younger peers.