Is it possible to be in two places at once? Reasonable physics would completely disregard the idea, but teenagers often relish in the thought. Literally rather than rationally, however, one can stay so busy it feels like their in two places at one time, but only if their willing to suffer the consequences: surrendering their sanity, mental well-being and social state of mind. Often brushed aside, all of these debilitating harms are generally deemed a fear of missing out (FOMO), something I struggle with on the daily.

With one click of the mouse, it’s done. Seniors have just committed the next four years of their lives to one college. The planning, the campus tours, the interviews and the applications all culminated...