This analogy is such a great way to think about college fit. Finding the right institution is almost like finding the perfect partner-you have to make sure your values and priorities align so you can both benefit mutually. Applying to all eight Ivies at once is a great indicator that you haven't reflected enough on your perfect college fit.
i needed this!!! it’s my senior year of high school. i was #1 in both 7th and 8th grade, and, since then, i’ve felt the expectation to be perfect and have perfect grades and go to some internationally renowned school. sometimes i think i’m the only one who really tricks me into believing that. i would l o v e to get out of mississippi if i could, but i found a really nice state university that would offer me full tuition and has a great program i’m interested in unlike the selective schools i’m looking at. i want to like the latter more because i’ve fallen into the trap. this ted talk was almost like a wake up call. i know it’ll be hard to break the habit of seeing selective = superior, but in these next months i’m going to remind myself that’s not the case. thank you!
The Importance of Self-Acceptance College, and life in general, is about finding people and places that accept and appreciate you for who you are. ' Self-Acceptance = Embracing and loving yourself for who you are, without trying to change to fit someone else's ideal. Healthy Choices = Making decisions that align with your interests and passions, rather than trying to fit into an ideal mold. College Fit = Finding a college that accepts and appreciates you for who you are, rather than trying to change to fit into a particular college's ideal.
I applied to 21 graduate schools. So far, I have been rejected from 4 Ivy league schools, admitted to 4 other Universities and have received one full ride scholarship so far. I didn't receive a full ride for my undergrad, but I got a part ride to allow me to be able to go to college and I have worked hard to distinguish myself. I needed this Ted Talk, thankyou.
i read “the overachievers” as part of my AP Lang class. it follows real students from around 2005 i believe and shows worldwide stats on how competition is ruining these high school years in which we should be having fun. these kids were sucked into the ivy league game. it’s an interesting read
This analogy is such a great way to think about college fit. Finding the right institution is almost like finding the perfect partner-you have to make sure your values and priorities align so you can both benefit mutually. Applying to all eight Ivies at once is a great indicator that you haven't reflected enough on your perfect college fit.
i needed this!!! it’s my senior year of high school. i was #1 in both 7th and 8th grade, and, since then, i’ve felt the expectation to be perfect and have perfect grades and go to some internationally renowned school. sometimes i think i’m the only one who really tricks me into believing that. i would l o v e to get out of mississippi if i could, but i found a really nice state university that would offer me full tuition and has a great program i’m interested in unlike the selective schools i’m looking at. i want to like the latter more because i’ve fallen into the trap. this ted talk was almost like a wake up call. i know it’ll be hard to break the habit of seeing selective = superior, but in these next months i’m going to remind myself that’s not the case. thank you!
The Importance of Self-Acceptance
College, and life in general, is about finding people and places that accept and appreciate you for who you are.
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Self-Acceptance = Embracing and loving yourself for who you are, without trying to change to fit someone else's ideal.
Healthy Choices = Making decisions that align with your interests and passions, rather than trying to fit into an ideal mold.
College Fit = Finding a college that accepts and appreciates you for who you are, rather than trying to change to fit into a particular college's ideal.
I applied to 21 graduate schools. So far, I have been rejected from 4 Ivy league schools, admitted to 4 other Universities and have received one full ride scholarship so far. I didn't receive a full ride for my undergrad, but I got a part ride to allow me to be able to go to college and I have worked hard to distinguish myself. I needed this Ted Talk, thankyou.
One of thr Most underrated talks
Thanks, LIndsey Waters
it's a great refreshing talk !
My biggest mistake was college. Working in a career that doesn't require a degree. Wasted 5 years of my life and 40k.
was it a marketing career?
The book "Bad Biz: Your Guide to Starting a For Profit College" by Corin Devaso is an interesting read. It's satire that shows how some colleges scam.
i read “the overachievers” as part of my AP Lang class. it follows real students from around 2005 i believe and shows worldwide stats on how competition is ruining these high school years in which we should be having fun. these kids were sucked into the ivy league game. it’s an interesting read
But hey Tedx is great and it's speakers are all awesome. 👍👍👍👍
metaphorical comparison btn college admission and love...
Truth to be told - just came here to post my comment. To see how much likes and interactions I'll have.