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Such a thoughtful reflection—here’s to more students (and schools) embracing college admissions as personal milestones, not public performances.

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Such a great reflection on the social stressors and pressures teens face around college outcomes. I love what you said about college being a stopping point on a much longer journey. That perspective is so key for young folks to understand.

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I'm excited to see I'm not the only one who thinks the reveal videos are bizarre. My daughter is applying to schools and has told me about the ones she's seen on social media. I'm still processing...

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Dec 17Edited

Was dismayed to see my alma mater encouraging this nonsense by re-posting all the “reveal” videos of their now-incoming students finding out they’ve been admitted. Really bad!

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Isn’t it fascinating how quickly these major aspects growing have changed with technological advancements now defining them in this way?

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