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The College Application Burnout Crisis | San Jose News
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- Jul 7, 2026
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Summary
High schoolers are drowning in burnout as college applications turn into a high-stakes, high-pressure game. With 60% feeling overwhelmed weekly—especially juniors and seniors—students sacrifice mental health for academic perfection and elite school dreams. Rejections and comparisons leave deep scars, even after graduation, making it hard to let go of the validation chase. But some, like Sarah Kim, are resisting the trap, focusing on progress over prestige and building healthier mindsets—one step at a time. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f04d9eb7fa69064b