There’s More to College Than Getting into
College
David Coleman, CEO of the College Board, notes:
“In the
Gallup-Purdue study, the type of college that students attended affected their
sense of well-being after graduation more than what they experienced at
whichever institution they chose. The 3 percent of students whose lives changed
for the better—who, according to Gallup, had the types of experiences that
“strongly relate to great jobs and great lives afterward”—had three features in
common: a great teacher and mentor, intensive engagement in activities outside
class, and in-depth study and application of ideas.
These three shared
features are all about intensity—not just participation in college life, but
active engagement. They require students to move beyond merely doing something
and toward becoming devoted to something. They require a depth of commitment
that will serve students well throughout their lives. And yet nearly nothing in
the admissions process tells students that these are the keys to their success.”
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