<p>Mark Moody, a college counselor at Colorado Academy, has a piece in the Chronicle of Higher Education ([Head</a> Count - The Chronicle of Higher Education](<a href=“http://chronicle.com/blogs/headcount/don-quixote-college-choice-and-the-myth-of-fit/28781]Head ”>http://chronicle.com/blogs/headcount/don-quixote-college-choice-and-the-myth-of-fit/28781 )) in which he argues that college applicants are often much like Don Quixote – they’re infatuated with their search for a non-existent perfect love because they’ve become convinced that life will be perfect only if they attend the college of their dreams. He has helpful advice:</p>
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We need to be honest with kids about the shocking truth that, generally, the college choice isnt that important. We know that most students will be successful at a wide range of institutions. The most important experiences and relationships we will have in college cant be predicted, and each choice offers a different set of unknown pathways.</p>
<p>That uncertainty is kind of exciting if we can get students comfortable with the relative equality of each of those adventuresthere will be good and bad classroom experiences, defining friendships and emotional breakups, unexpected and inspiring opportunities anywhere.
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<p>Hear, hear.
<p>I can’t help but agree with you. Ultimately, its a person’s dedication and passion for whatever he does that determines his/her level of success. Colleges can perhaps expediate this process but it is still unlikely. If you’re going to succeed, you’re going to succeed. Its as simple as that. Nice find by the way.</p>
<p>There’s a featured thread about this, probably no need to have another one on this subforum.</p>
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