Your potential is not determined by the college that accepts you from "summary" of Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be by Frank Bruni
In this era of cutthroat competition for college admissions, the name of the institution that accepts you has taken on an outsized importance. Prestige has become the ultimate goal for many students and their families, with acceptance into an elite school seen as the golden ticket to success. However, this single-minded focus on the college brand can be misguided and ultimately detrimental to one's personal and professional growth. The truth is that where you go to college does not define who you are or what you are capable of achieving. Your potential is not determined by the acceptance letter you receive from a particular institution. In fact, success in life is not a direct result of attending a prestigious university, but rather a product of your own hard work, determination, and resilience. It is all too easy to fa...
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