Many students I work with take a values assessment as part
of the process of discussing majors and careers. We often chat about recognition (getting a pat on the back
from someone else for a job well done) versus achievement (giving yourself a pat on the back for that job well
done). There's no doubt that recognition is nice, but it's out of your control.
A sense of achievement is a gift you give yourself. During the admissions process,
at college, and afterwards, valuing achievement over recognition will probably
increase your life satisfaction.
So sure, an acceptance letter from a college you applied to
is great recognition for all you have accomplished so far. But regardless of
whether each envelope is fat or thin (or the digital equivalent) I hope that
the process of reflecting on all you have done throughout high school and
sharing those stories, encouraged you to give yourself that pat on the back.
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