Tough Schools Require Emotional Stamina
Counselors often advise students to apply for a couple of schools that are a little out of their reach, a couple that they’re likely to be accepted by, and one or two “back-up” schools. But is it clearly best to go to the “stretch” school if you’re accepted? Does your ultimate success require it?
If you head for the toughest school that will accept you, you’ll find yourself in class with the others who are at or above your own ability level. On the one hand, that’s truly a great thing. Being surrounded by people who challenge you is an environment where phenomenal learning can take place. If that’s exciting to you, go for it!
However, for some students, being challenged at that level is terrifying enough to
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