I think it depends on what else you have going on in your life. Do you have a solid career, or are working your way towards one? Are you doing interesting things in general? Are you competing in sports? Did you complete an Ironman? Have you started a business? Are you confident and upbeat?

My opinion of college has plummeted in the past decade or so. I would think more highly of a young person if they weren't going to college, as long as they were positive and had something else going on (i.e. not living in mom's basement playing video games).

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