According to the National Dropout Prevention Center , “ high school dropouts are four times as likely to be unemployed as those who have completed four or more years of college .” If you want to improve the quality of your life and be a contributing citizen to society , you should finish high school . High school provides you with basic educational and social skills you will need to face life challenges . By finishing high school , you will have a diploma to show prospective college admission counselors and employers that you are dedicated to achieving your goals .