If you have an 12th grader in your life who is applying to college give them a hug this was a rough week.

"Getting in to a good school" is harder than ever and I don't think many people over 35 get it.

The whole globe is knocking and the door AND there are more people, but not more spots.

It really ain't everything. Take that 4.5 GPA and perfect SAT get yourself a state school scholarship instead graduate with no debt. That's what I say.

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@futurebird If you aren’t sure of what you want to be, put in two years at a community / junior college taking the core courses until you figure out what you want to do. It’s less expensive and the credits are transferable.