So, you got that thin envelope, huh? Or maybe you received a pretty standard and stale email? A quick scan of the note goes directly to “sorry,” “unfortunately” or “regret” or other similar synonyms. You toss it in the trash and try to throw your feelings out along with it. Rejection feels like betrayal. This… Continue reading Fearless Part IV: Handling Rejection (College Apps Edition)
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Fearless Part III: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions (College Apps Edition)
Kermit Says… is back, and with lots to share! Apologies for my absence, but these last few weeks have been quite a whirlwind filled with non-stop travel for job interviews. With every application, resume, cover letter, educational philosophy, recommendation letter, phone interview, and on-campus interview, I can’t help but see parallels between my current experience… Continue reading Fearless Part III: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions (College Apps Edition)
Fearless Part II: Stressful or Stress-Free? (College Apps Edition)
Balancing three classes, athletics, arts, co-curriculars, extra-curriculars, sleep, food, and personal time was (fairly) manageable before (whew!), but you’ve recently added college applications to the mix, and now you’re running on steam. How in the world are you still standing? Look, I’ve seen the result of such an exhausting and overwhelming schedule manifest itself in… Continue reading Fearless Part II: Stressful or Stress-Free? (College Apps Edition)
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