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Why the Cult of Achievement in Schools Is Making People Miserable
Plain English with Derek Thompson
The Status Anxiety of College Students
The admissions rate at elite schools like Northwestern is around 10% or lower, creating intense competition and status anxiety among students and parents/nThe fixed number of elite college seats combined with the desire for status leads to school anxiety/nParents are concerned about their children's future prospects and want them to have the same opportunities for success as they did/nThe uncertainty and worrisome surroundings make college selection a focal point for parents
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