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Marcus is in seventh grade. He has decided that he wants to go to college when he graduates from high school. What are the best things Marcus can do to help pay for his college education? Select all that apply.
Marcus could open a savings account and start saving money.
Marcus could ask his neighbors to help pay his college tuition.
If possible, Marcus’s parents could help him pay for his college expenses.
Marcus could ask the college to let him attend for free.
Marcus could drop out of high school, get a job, and save his tuition first.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Select the first and third options:

- Marcus could open a savings account and start saving money. — Yes. Starting to save early builds a college fund and takes advantage of time for interest/compound growth.
- If possible, Marcus’s parents could help him pay for his college expenses. — Yes. Family contributions are a common source of college funding.

Why the others are not good choices:
- Asking neighbors to pay tuition is generally unrealistic and not a reliable plan.
- “Ask the college to let him attend for free” is not how college funding works; instead he should apply for scholarships, grants, and financial aid.
- Dropping out of high school to work is a poor strategy: colleges generally require a high school diploma (or GED), and staying in school improves long-term earnings and scholarship opportunities.