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While I can’t speak from personal experience, I’ll chime in with a strong “it depends”. A person who waits for others to come to her/him, who has a more passive approach in general, is not going to have as easy a time of it as someone that is willing to take more chances.</p>
<p>As for the thread “Some Tips for Succeeding at UCLA”, thanks for the kind words mom709! I always hope that people find it useful.</p>