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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have Junior twins and I am so stressed out even thinking about testing, college visits, college costs...It all feels so up in the air. I wake up with anxiety and go to bed with anxiety about it all. [/quote]

There is nothing I can say that will make it better for you.  BUT, good or bad, kids will find admission in all kinds of big/small, rural/urban etc etc colleges or even go to community college and then regular college.   The college admission does not matter eventually.

What matters?  My top 7 -
1 - Choosing a major and career that will make you employable as soon as you graduate in your field

2 - Excelling at college academically, keeping your nose clean at school/work/private life, not getting derailed. Protect your health, academic record, mental peace, reputation, money and physical security.

3 - Having  the least amount of student debt possible.  Zero student debt is even better.

4 - Making sure that your basic needs are covered at college without having to hustle for it - roof over head, place to study, medical care, food and transportation, academic tools, tutors, daily needs.

5 - Having a support system that may include being close to home. Homecooked meals, someone to do your laundry once in a while when you are sick. Take all the help you can get.

6 - Mom and dad not divorcing or selling the house and moving away or dying.  So, nothing catastrophic. Parents who throw their kids out at 18 are especially toxic for college kids.

7. Internships, research opportunity, part time jobs - experiences that build your resume.  Someone to teach you interview skills, networking, job hunting, how to dress for work and basic financial literacy. [/quote]

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