Incoming 9th Grader Looking Ahead

You’re way, way ahead of yourself.

When I was in 9th grade, I didn’t know what the Ivy League was. I eventually got into one.

Trying to prepare for one of those schools won’t get you there.

Formulas don’t work. Resume-building doesn’t work. Those who get in do something or some things that are unusual, have a specialty niche, and most importantly, that they can’t be stopped from doing.

Have some fun in high school. If you naturally do the right things, you might get into a top school. If you don’t, it won’t be the end of you, anyway.

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