Gaining College Degree

How to Get Your Degree in Four Years

According to the U.S. Department of Education, less than 60 percent of students who started in college in 2007 will graduate by 2013. That’s six years after they started and for most students, two years longer than they anticipated being in college. Here are a few ways to make sure you earn your Bachelor’s degree in four years.

College is no joke and it’s not easy.

Yes, you should have fun in college. Make friends, go to parties, be social. But you must keep in mind that you’re at university for a reason — to get an education in the classroom, not at a fraternity themed soiree. You have to take college seriously. Even if high school was easy for you, college will definitely not be on the same level. They

But, studying now and really making in effort in class will save you those extra years working toward a degree. Even if you’re someone who loves school, you don’t want to be stuck there forever. Get a degree and get a move on to real life.

Don’t procrastinate in picking your major.

You probably get asked a lot what you’re major is going to be. It’s okay if you don’t know right away, but you should have a handful of majors that you’re looking at. The longer you wait to choose, the longer it will take you to graduate. Every major will have different requirements and you don’t want to have to take classes meant for freshman while you’re a senior just because you decided you’d rather major in interpretive dance instead of engineering.

Be prepared and plan ahead.

This ties in with choosing a major. Every area of study will have different prerequisites and you’ll need to plan out what’s required to take each semester in order to graduate on time. Just lay it all out. You’ll probably have room for a few fun, off-topic classes throughout your years on campus, but make sure you get in what’s required and then fill in your schedule from