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For decades, the college decision has been framed as a matter of choice. Students compared institutions based on reputation, programs, and campus experience to decide which college to attend. That decision-making has evolved. Today’s learners are weighing cost against daily life, testing whether they’ll belong, and asking a more immediate question: Can college actually work for me? Based on a national survey of 3,300 teens ages 13–18, this report explores how students are evaluating higher education today—what’s shaping their decisions, where uncertainty causes them to pause, and what ultimately moves them forward. 👉 Download the full report: https://lnkd.in/exsJtr92