OpenSAT

Question #N1280

The author argues that the current system of higher education in the United States is flawed. One of the main flaws, the author argues, is that colleges and universities often fail to adequately prepare students for the challenges of the real world. To support this argument, the author cites several examples of students who have graduated from college with high GPAs but have struggled to find jobs or to succeed in their careers. The author concludes by suggesting that colleges and universities need to do a better job of preparing students for the challenges they will face after graduation. What is the most likely reason why the author uses these examples of students who have struggled to find jobs or to succeed in their careers?

The author most likely cites these examples of students who have struggled to find jobs or to succeed in their careers to

A. highlight the importance of a strong work ethic for success in the real world.

B. demonstrate the need for colleges and universities to provide more hands-on learning experiences.

C. illustrate the challenges that many college graduates face in the job market.

D. show that a college degree is not always a guarantee of success.

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Correct Answer is: D

The examples of students who have struggled to find jobs or to succeed in their careers are used to show that a college degree is not always a guarantee of success. The author uses these examples to support the argument that colleges and universities need to do a better job of preparing students for the challenges they will face after graduation.