10/15/2026
College is a decision, not a default.
Most of us went because it was ""the next thing."" Nobody asked why, including us.
For self-directed families, the college question doesn't have to be a looming worry. It can be an open, honest conversation: What does college actually give young people? What do you believe about it now? And what does your young person think?
Our latest Uncurriculum workbook session dug into all of it, from community college on-ramps to why starting college later often works better.
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