Ep. 33//Stop Comparing Yourself to Others in the College Search

Confused to College Ready Podcast: Unlocking the Secrets to Your College Search

Teddy Roosevelt said ‘comparison is the thief of joy.” Today, I want you (and your student) to stop comparing yourself to others!

All too often in my work, I have seen teenagers compare themselves to others. The comparison game is a dangerous one. It impacts mental health, self-image, and how students see themselves.

As each semester ends, one of the most common things I hear is “What is my new GPA, and what is my new class rank after grades were finalized?”. Another common topic of discussion is “What was your score on your test–and that’s a standardized test – AP, SAT, PSAT, ACT, etc.

We’re going to dive into ways students compare, why this is something we don’t want students to do and how we can encourage students to stop the comparison game.

This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn simple and effective strategies to help you find the BEST college for your student while having positive conversations. This will turn you into the College Ready applicant and family so you can be confident with your next steps and your choice of college!

Please subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes! Here are a few episodes you might be interested in:

• Episode 9 Now is the BEST Time to Start Your College Search
• Episode 15 Rules for Email Etiquette: Making the Best First Impression
• Episode 26 How to Find a Career that is Right for Me
• Episode 27 Your Path to College is Not One Size Fits All

You can also download our free guide on How to Start or Expand Your College Search here.

I’m Courtney Kountz and I’m looking forward to serving you and your student!