Is College the Right Next Step? Exploring Post–High School Paths

Deciding what comes next after high school can carry a lot of weight. With the pressure to "stay on track," young people may feel that four-year college is the only option, but it doesn't have to be.

In this episode, Prasant Nukalapati—a mentor and coach who works with young people as they navigate their post-high school paths—shares practical strategies for evaluating whether four-year college is the right next step.

He also shares some alternative paths and why they deserve to be seen as valid, meaningful options—not backup plans. And he explains why helping young people to start reflecting on their purpose in high school can be instrumental in assisting them with choosing a path that feels authentic and exciting to them. 

To learn more about Prasant and his coaching services, check out his website. 

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