Which statement is true about becoming a student in midlife?
A) Most adult learners are middle-aged men.
B) Life transitions often trigger a return to college in midlife.
C) The sharpest rise in adult college enrollment is among 25- to 30-year-olds.
D) In U.S. colleges, students over age 25 make up about 15 percent of total enrollment.

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Midlife is often a time of transition such as career change, empty nesting, or personal growth, which may motivate adults to return to college. A is incorrect because women are actually the majority of adult learners. C is incorrect because the sharpest rise in adult college enrollment is between ages 35-44. D is partially correct, but the percentage is actually closer to 40%.

Which Statement Is True About Becoming a Student in Midlife