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What is the
impressiveness trap?
In order to impress future admissions officers, many ambitious teens push themselves to become the most impressive student in the school.
This is exhausting and often unhealthy, but even if you are successful, and become the most impressive student in your school, your application may still be boring.
because there are over 30,000 high schools, each with a most impressive student, and
a valedictorian
a debate team champion
and a top athlete or team captain.
In your effort to stand out to colleges, don't get stuck in the impressiveness trap.
Let me show you a better way.
There's a more effective way to prepare for college.
and you don't have to sacrifice fun, friends, and sleep for it.
Here's how:
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STEP 3
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Nice to meet you!
I'm Steve Gardner, founder of the Ivy League Challenge. A Harvard alumnus myself, I use my over 15 years of experience in education, business, communication, and personal development to help teens develop the skills they need to thrive throughout high school and college, and create meaningful impact in their communities.
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