Advice to high school students from graduates in the United States in 2012 | Statista

This survey represents advice to high school students given by graduates in the United States in 2012. In 2012, 27 percent of the graduate respondents advised the high school students to spend more time studying, learn how to use time wisely and to study hard.

Advice to high school students from graduates in the United States in 2012

Characteristic	Percentage of respondents
Spend more time studying, learn how to use time wisely, study hard	27%
Stay in school, keep going, don't miss classes	21%
Do your homework	13%
Stay out of trouble, don't do drugs, alcohol, less partying	12%
Stay focused, don't get distracted	9%
Get involved in sports, other extracurricular activities	7%
Go to college, focus on going to college	6%
Get good grades, keep your grades up	5%
Enjoy it, take your time, don't rush things, don't stress out	5%
Prepare for college as early as possible, start planning early	5%
Don't know, no response	2%

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Release date

2012

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Region

United States

Survey time period

2012

Number of respondents

1,500 respondents

Method of interview

Face-to-face interview

Supplementary notes

Respondents were aged between 14 and 23

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