Imagine that you are writing an essay of two pages about some of the reasons that high-school graduates put off going to college. Which of the following might work as a thesis statement for the essay? Eliminate any statement that is too broad, is highly opinionated, is an announcement of the topic, or is a narrow factual statement.

A) This essay will deal with the fact that many high-school graduates wait a year or two before going to college.

b) Many high-school graduates do not receive scholarships to attend college.

c) Going to college is a great experience for a young person.

d) High-school graduates are often not ready, financially or emotionally, to enter college just after graduation.
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