Do good exam results at school or college guarantee success in life?
Discuss the advantages that a good education can have on your future.
Do you believe that studying hard will bring a better life? (Study Sample AC)
I do not believe that academic achievement equates with a successful life. Obtaining good grades at school is a separate issue from making the most of your life. However, it is hard to see how a person can have a rewarding career without a sound education and appropriate qualifications; for example, a degree.
Well-educated and well-qualified people have more opportunities in the workplace and are more likely to find a well-paid job or be promoted. The result is often more job satisfaction and a better lifestyle compared with people who lack qualifications.
On the downside the...
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