Write an 500 word informative essay in third person only (no second or first person) any other information you find can be added to the essay. it must be at least 500 words and in mla format with a thesis statement.

First supporting paragraph

A. One benefit of going to college is an increase in pay and knowledge.

1. Education, it seems, does pay off. College graduates last year earned 75% more than high school graduates, according to The Wall Street Journal.

2. Pay is even better for those with advanced degrees. They can expect to earn an average of $3 million in their lifetimes, more than twice the $1.4 million average for those with bachelor's degrees, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.

2. second supporting paragraph

A. One disadvantage of going to college is College expenses and time.

1. Most people do not have enough money to pay for their college education upfront, requiring them to take out loans.

2. Student loans usually have a grace period of six months; if you don't find a job in that amount of time, you may end up having to make high payments without having a paycheck.

3. third supporting paragraph

A. The disadvantage of going to college outweigh the benefits.

1. with tuition rising and wages falling many college students drop out of college to work more hours or get a second job to pay bills.

2. Most college graduates find it hard to obtain a job with in their major. For young college graduates the unemployment rate is currently 8.5 percent compared to 5.5 percent in 2007 and the underemployment rate us 16.8 percent.