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As goals , values , and career aspirations shift , students coming out of high school are taking a hard look at their options before stepping into their future .
As a new school year begins , many students are entering their final years of high school , their first years of college , or even breaking into the career world with their first full-time job . Big decisions are either in their near future or just settled by way of college , career , or advanced degree , with all wondering if the choices they are making will prepare them for a successful future .
As we settle into a lifestyle much different than just a few years ago , many students are choosing to take their future into their own hands , asking themselves what is truly important , how to define success , and how to get there .
The spring class of 2024 graduates entered a strong labor market , but inflation and the rise of living expenses — all matched with the looming debt of college — have students facing a decision on whether the value of a college degree is worth the price .
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