In The Sims 4, failing high school can lock certain careers and university access. Sims can get kicked out for bad behavior or poor grades, or they can simply drop out.
Let’s explore the impact of failing high school in detail.
Consequences of Sims Failing High School
Limited Career and University Options
Failing high school in The Sims 4 means some career paths will be locked, and your Sim won’t be able to attend university.
However, there’s a chance for redemption as Sims can take online classes to complete their high school education.
This allows them to unlock previously closed career paths and the opportunity to attend university.
Here’s a list of all the careers your Sims can’t join if they fail high school:
- Astronaut
- Business
- Civil Designer
- Detective
- Doctor
- Education
- Engineer
- Law
- Salary Person
- Scientist
- Tech Guru
The locked careers seem like good choices, reflecting real-world consequences.
However, for the Tech Guru path, starting as an online support agent feels within reach, even with a high school dropout status.
You Start at the Bottom
If your Sim fails high school, they’ll start at the bottom of the careers still available to them. Higher grades mean they can skip a few career levels.
Basically, their high school diploma lets them skip the entry-level phase. Without it, your Sim has to start at the bottom.
How Can Sims Fail High School?
There are two ways to fail high school in The Sims 4: your Sim either gets kicked out for misbehavior and failing exams or they drop out.
Getting Kicked Out
Sims can get kicked out of school for consistent misbehavior or failing multiple classes and exams. However, it’s very difficult to achieve this without deliberate effort.
Dropping Out
A Sim can also choose to drop out, which comes with consequences such as limited job opportunities and not being able to progress to higher education.
However, Sims can later choose to complete their diploma and open up more career options.
Conclusion
In The Sims 4, if your Sim doesn’t make the grade in high school, they face some tough breaks with jobs and college options. But it’s not game over.
Sims have a chance to turn things around with online courses, allowing them to get back on track and aim for the career they want.
It’s a virtual spin on the idea that it’s never too late to pick up where you left off and succeed.