Polls, admissions statistics, social media posts and education economists agree that skepticism about college is growing among many American teens and their parents.
Whether this is a short-term trend driven by a strong job market with abundant opportunities, or a longer-term shift, will have important implications for the future of the workforce — and could shape economic mobility, inequality, and other aspects of the economy for years to come.
That's why we want to hear from those who have graduated from high school in the past few years and those who plan to graduate in 2025. How do you think about the decision to go to college? What factors were important to you, what decision did you make, and how do you know if you're happy with your decision?
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