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Top students are driven by a ______, which can be academic, social, or athletic.
Top students are driven by a ______, which can be academic, social, or athletic.
mission
Students lacking a clear mission should list things they enjoy for hours, then consider ways to ______ them into something bigger.
Students lacking a clear mission should list things they enjoy for hours, then consider ways to ______ them into something bigger.
expand
Successful students realize the importance of seeking ______ and use cold emailing to connect with mentors.
Successful students realize the importance of seeking ______ and use cold emailing to connect with mentors.
guidance
Top students take ______ approaches, pursuing their passion in unique ways.
Top students take ______ approaches, pursuing their passion in unique ways.
Students who demonstrate a balanced set of ______ showcasing personality and passion are more appealing.
Students who demonstrate a balanced set of ______ showcasing personality and passion are more appealing.
Mastery of ______ is crucial for students to effectively convey their accomplishments and skills.
Mastery of ______ is crucial for students to effectively convey their accomplishments and skills.
Effective communication involves understanding the audience and the desired ______.
Effective communication involves understanding the audience and the desired ______.
Top students are not afraid to question what's deemed '______' or age-appropriate.
Top students are not afraid to question what's deemed '______' or age-appropriate.
Telling compelling ______ about past experiences is crucial in academic settings.
Telling compelling ______ about past experiences is crucial in academic settings.
Flashcards
Mission-Driven Students
Mission-Driven Students
Top students have a clear purpose, be it academic, social, or athletic, that motivates their actions.
Utilizing Resources
Utilizing Resources
Students with multifaceted interests leverage clubs or programs to develop their areas of advantage and focus.
Identifying a Mission
Identifying a Mission
Unclear mission? List activities enjoyed for hours, then find bigger ways to expand interest and turn that enjoyment into a purpose.
Mentorship
Mentorship
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Unconventional Approaches
Unconventional Approaches
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Balanced Activities
Balanced Activities
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Effective Communication
Effective Communication
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Bigger Picture
Bigger Picture
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Cold Emailing
Cold Emailing
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Study Notes
Mission Driven
- Top students are driven by a mission, which can be academic, social, or athletic.
- Those with multiple interests should focus on areas they have natural advantages, utilizing resources like clubs or programs.
- Students lacking a clear mission should list things they enjoy for hours, then consider ways to expand them into something bigger.
Mentors
- Successful students realize the importance of seeking guidance and use cold emailing to connect with mentors.
- Cold emailing is effective because many successful adults want to help young people succeed.
- Successful students are willing to reach out to mentors regardless of potential rejection.
Think Outside the Box
- Top students take unconventional approaches, pursuing their passion in unique ways.
- They are not afraid to question what's deemed "normal" or age-appropriate.
- Examples include doing research, starting a business, or pursuing atypical collaborations.
See the Bigger Picture
- Students who demonstrate a balanced set of activities showcasing personality and passion are more appealing.
- Diverse activities can highlight different aspects of a student’s personality and interests.
- Activities should center around a mission while also including interests outside of it.
Effective Communicators
- Mastery of communication is crucial for students to effectively convey their accomplishments and skills.
- Effective communication involves understanding the audience and the desired outcome.
- Telling compelling stories about past experiences is crucial in academic settings.
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