Many high school students succeed with a little leniency during their four years. The transition from high school to college becomes overwhelming and difficult for some. Because students don't understand the importance of changing more than their position during the transition. A student must be psychologically, physically and emotionally mature to pursue college and not venture into a point of no return. Dropping out of college makes it difficult to gain the perspective of conversion. Individuals should take the time to decide which college and/or university is the best fit for them. There are various reasons that prevent people from thriving. The problems people may encounter could leave a permanent scar. Issues like these should not be so prevalent, creating a problem for the well-being of our local communities and the nation in the future. Awareness of the causes of school dropout will help educators, mentors, writers and others prevent occasions like this. Soon the dropout rate will increase and the hope for all those who are educated to acquire the knowledge necessary to address the coming improvements and preventions. The need for high school students to transition to college smoothly and maintain self-discipline is significant. Anne Mallinson, Mark Kantrowitz, and Caralee Adams also support this suggestion, making several respectable points. The importance of not failing before achieving the further educational standards a student needs is great. While some skills come from experience, preparation is the key to success in college. Mallinson said that the people who took a course with her "had some qualifications and some had dropped out of school or been excluded (36)." He also expressed… middle of paper… causes further complications High school is not the same as college – no one will be there to coach students in every single aspect of the transition. Students must take charge of their education and provide themselves with the desired self-discipline, encouragement, and assistance for tutoring. The results obtained are determined by the amount of time and effort dedicated to the work. How can others define students' futures if they have already done so? Works Cited, December 17, 2009. Why Students Drop Out of College, March 19, 2009. Adams, Caralee. “Colleges Try to Unlock Secrets to Student Retention.” Education Week 21 September 2011: 4-5pm. Print.Mallinson, Anne “From School to Higher Education: Student and Teacher Views on Transition Support and ESL.” Post-School Psychological Services 2009: 33-39 Rpt.