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 I graduated from state school, and had my college debt paid off basically as soon as I landed a career role. Watching kids role in $140-240k+ in debt to do the same job, was it worth it?