We're always reminding our senior families to celebrate every college acceptance, no matter what the college might be. But this month, that's actually a good reminder for anyone who's in a senior's life, too.
Getting into college has gotten so stressful that a lot of people only celebrate it when the student's first choice says yes. Any other outcome brings sympathy for supposedly dashed dreams. That's the wrong way to treat what should be an exciting, celebratory time.
Going to college, any college, is a big deal. So if you know seniors this month who decide where they're going to college (as they all have to do by May 2), congratulate them. Tell them how excited you are for them and acknowledge how much they have to look forward to. They'll appreciate and benefit from it.
And if you're a senior yourself, go out to dinner with your fellow future college freshmen on May 2 and celebrate, no matter where you're all going to college. Congratulate each other on what you've accomplished. You deserve it.