Neuroticism about College

Looking for advice. 

My whole life I've been expected to go to schools like HYP. Didn't work out and I'm at a school way worse, but still obsessed with the pedigree of elite colleges like I'll feel more valuable if I go to one. What are some steps in getting over this?

Thanks in advance

11 Comments
 

Retake the SAT, transfer. 

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 

Channel your frustration / disappointment of not getting into your college of choice into motivation for killing it at the college you're at and landing your dream job

 

Transfer if you want, don't transfer if you don't. Your life man. Just make sure whatever you decide to do is aligned with your goals and values. 

 

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