i am really interested in knowing this point in education

I am assuming they fulfilled class requirements and possibly internship/volunteer work that pushes them above starting positions, but haven't yet graduated and completed their degree thus making them not qualified enough for higher positions.

@21 No internship pushes them past entry level qualification. My guess is that OP is overqualified for another internship but underqualifies for an entry level position.

Umm. Actually, I have helped hire people for non-entry level positions due to experience from internships. And those who did not have internship experience started at the entry level positions. So I do know what I am talking about. And I said I was assuming. OP could very well have a different situation.

Unfortunately, it's actually not that easy. Many places don't hire if overqualified. Then again, you could be ironic and it flew over my head :>

An over-qualified person may quickly get bored of the job, thus leaving. It's expensive to replace employees.

Hiring only overqualified employees means you're also not letting people with entry-level skills have a shot at a job they need.

Sometimes, even if the employee is willing to take the job, the employer will refuse if overqualified. It sucks : I honestly know this from personal experience.