This has been a rough year. If you’re feeling a sense of loss from the time that we lost — time that didn’t look the way you imagined, travels canceled, plans delayed, school memories taken away before they happened, grief for loved ones — you’re not alone. Meeting with you all virtually this year, I’ve heard so many of your stories of how life has been hard. I want to share a gentle reminder to take care of yourself. As you are looking toward college or grad school applications, know that it’s okay if you didn’t accomplish everything on your to-do list this year. It’s okay if this year did not look as “productive” as you’d hoped. It was a tough year, and you made it through. I’m hoping with you that 2021 brings renewed hope as we move forward.