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Week Two Learn to Fail Study Guide

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1
Why do admission officers prefer reading applications that show lessons learned from failure?
Applicants who fail are more likely to be honest.
Failure is a common theme among college applicants.
They enjoy seeing students fail.
These applications tend to stand out in the selection process.
2
Why did the student in the Starbucks talk about the sacrifice of staying up late?
Thought staying up late helped them excel in extracurricular activities.
They saw staying up late as a way to impress college admissions officers.
They believed staying up late was important for their social life.
They considered staying up late to be a risk to their academic success.
3
What was the surprising response of the student when asked about their expectations in college?
They were looking forward to trying new things and potentially failing.
They were excited about studying their favorite subjects.
They wanted to have fun and make new friends.
They were eager to achieve academic perfection.
4
According to the author, what is the significance of admitting students who have experienced failure?
They bring diversity to the campus.
They are better equipped to cope with challenges.
They are more likely to have higher GPAs.
They are more likely to fail again in college.
5
What does the author find skeptical about students presenting themselves as perfect in their college applications?
Perfection is not achievable.
Students often hide their true interests.
Colleges don't like students who are perfect.
Flawless students are often too good to be true.