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 Best school is now about lowest projected student loan debt balance at age 25 instead of "prestige", or "full college experience", or whatever it is schools are hyping themselves with now.