Don't let the pressure of college admissions define your selfesteem from "summary" of Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be by Frank Bruni
The college admissions process has a way of making students feel like their worth is solely determined by the institution they end up attending. It's easy to get caught up in the rankings, the acceptance rates, and the prestige of certain schools. But the truth is, where you go to college doesn't define who you are as a person. When you base your self-esteem on the outcome of your college applications, you're giving too much power to a process that is ultimately subjective and flawed. You are so much more than a GPA, a test score, or a list of extracurricular activities. Your worth is not measured by the name on your diploma. It's important to remember that there are countless paths to success and fulfillment, and they don't all lead through an Ivy League campus. There are brilliant, accom...
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