Don't worry if you didn't get accepted early decision, an admissions expert says — you could still end up at your dream college

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The early-decision period can be stressful for students.

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Waiting for your college acceptance letters can be excruciating. Here's how I survived that anxiety-inducing time.

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Students are waiting to hear back from colleges.

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The new FAFSA form for 2024 was supposed to streamline the process. It took me 13 hours to complete — and only thanks to Reddit.

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The new FAFSA troubled one parent.

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I recently graduated from college, and I'm incredibly lonely. I'm struggling to adjust to my post-graduate life.

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The author is a recent college grad.

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I graduated from college early to save money. It wasn't worth it.

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The author, not pictured, graduated early.

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I attended law school in the US and Belgium. I had better, cheaper classes in Europe and felt safer.

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The author studied in Europe.

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Yale's grade inflation is a good thing, actually. It makes college less stressful and makes our interest in classes more authentic.

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Grade inflation is apparent at Yale.

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I've been a professor for a decade, and this year, I've noticed my college students are struggling more than ever

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College students are struggling this year.

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I'm a freshman at Yale University's Old Campus. Here's what my dorm room life is like.

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Yale freshmen live on Old Campus.

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Here's how to choose the right college, according to a professor and academic advisor with 40 years of experience

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Students should be picky about applying to colleges.

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