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Dear High Schoolers, Time Is Precious

It's easy to lose sight of why we go to college.

Despite this, during the month before I published this essay, millions of high school students reached their highest stress levels of the year taking AP exams and turning in IB papers. But not nearly as disgusting as the inane grindset imposed on high school students by corporate entities like the College Board and reinforced by society's obsessive veneration for the top 1% of postsecondary education institutions. Life is not measured by test scores, grades, or some other numerical proxy for worthiness, but is rather guided by intangibles like discovering what brings you fulfillment, spending time with people close to you, practicing skills you'll need for your career, and enjoying opportunities that won't come again.

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