When I Dropped Out At 20, My Sister Told Everyone: “She’s The One Who Didn’t Finish.” Twelve Years Later, I’m Yale’s Dean Of Admissions. One Essay Read: “My Family Moved Past My Aunt’s Setback.” The Name? Amanda Chen. My Niece. I Picked Up My Red Pen And…

every intelligent young person. But I can tell you this: the traditional path is a good road for many people. It is not the only road. The real question is whether the path you’re on is developing you or draining you. Whether it demands discipline in service of something you actually value, or whether it only asks for obedience because the optics look continue reading …