Over the past few weeks, millions of anxiety ridden, adrenaline-filled high school seniors have been receiving those “my life hangs in the balance” envelopes from various colleges and universities they have applied to. Some will scream with joy when they read the words “welcome to (fill in name of school).” Others will experience considerable disappointment as they read the words “we regret to inform you that we are unable to offer you admission to the class of 2019.”
Yes, you younger members of Generation Y, this is the season of college acceptance or rejection letters. From this moment on, life will begin to move in a direction. Your performance in high school becomes virtually meaningless. Your postsecondary career has begun.
There is no doubt that this was one of the most competitive years in recent history to gain admittance into some of the nation’s most competitive institutions. To those of you who “hit the jackpot” so to speak, congratulations. Hopefully, your four years will be happy and productive ones. To those of you who were not as fortunate, it is not the end of the world.
Indeed, the fact is that:
· There is no one pathway to success;
· A student’s first-choice school may not necessarily be the best one for them;
· Many people who eventually are successful often fail along the journey; and
