It's the end of April, and by now most high school seniors, and others, have chosen their college or university. This is a time of high emotion for both students and parents, as plans are set into motion and long-anticipated transitions become real.

For some the feeling is excitement because they got into their college of choice. For others it's the uncertainty about leaving behind friends and family to go off on a journey that will shape their future. Some already know what they want from college while others expect college to show them the way.

Teens, as you know, are very emotional people - especially as those are the years that full blown mental illness shows itself. They are influenced not only by their emotions but by many factors such as social media, friendships, family expectations, and the world at large - all playing a role in how decisions are made and experienced.

For some in 2026 it is a time of joy while for others it's a feeling that they have settled because they didn't get into their first college choice. Little do they know that wherever they wind up - destiny has already planned their futures. Where they begin is only one part of a much larger story.

Even small factors can shape big decisions. A recent survey noted that something as simple as the weather on a campus visit can influence a student's choice - too hot, too cold, or too rainy, and a school might suddenly feel less appealing. This "Goldilocks Effect" can quietly tip the scales, even when more meaningful factors are at play.

I remember when my four grandsons in Connecticut and New Jersey were exploring colleges in the South. The idea of spending four years in places like Miami or California certainly had its appeal, but in the end, their decisions were guided by more lasting considerations - academic programs, distance from home, finances, and a willingness to see where the next four years might lead.

The world will be a very different place in four years. Wherever students land today - their paths will continue to evolve. The college they choose is not the final destination - it's simply the starting point.

Welcome to The Class of 2030.

Graduates Reset Ambitions in Pursuit of First Jobs. Young people aiming to build careers are entering fields they had not considered to find their footing.   NYT - April 28, 2026

Recent college graduates are facing the most dismal and unpredictable job market in years. Employers overall are hiring fewer workers, dimming the prospects in particular for first-time entrants to the labor market. The rise of A.I. and its abilities are intensifying fears that entry-level jobs will disappear forever.

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