I reviewed my Yale admissions file to see what the Ivy League school really thought about my application. What I learned surprised me.

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The author, not pictured, got into Yale.

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My husband and I were excited to take a trip to Europe after becoming empty nesters. But I struggled to let go of work.

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The author, not pictured, struggled to disconnect from work in Venice.

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I was just accepted into Princeton University after the repeal of affirmative action. As a person of color, I'm feeling conflicted.

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The author was accepted to Princeton University.

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We spent years moving around the US to find a place that felt like home. After 6 wrong turns, I think we finally figured it out.

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My husband and I have struggled to find a place to raise our kid that feels like home.

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I'm an entrepreneur who fixed my burnout by treating myself to a business retreat where I did absolutely nothing

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The author, not pictured, went on a business retreat where she did nothing.

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I was put on a performance improvement plan. Surviving a PIP not only let me keep my job but made me a better employee.

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The author was a teacher who survived a performance improvement plan.

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I'm a Democrat and my best friend is a Republican. Here's how we make our friendship work.

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Barbara Field and her friend TC are on opposite sides of the political spectrum.

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College tour season is about to kick off. Here are 10 tips from college tour guides to have a successful campus visit.

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College tour season is kicking off.

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My daughter is on track to become high school valedictorian. I'm not sure it's worth the effort and stress.

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The author's daughter, not pictured, is on track to be valedictorian.

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I was a stressed-out, type-A college student. My study abroad experience in Argentina helped me become less anxious.

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The author, not pictured, studied abroad in Argentina.

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