Want to Get Into College? Learn to Fail

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English
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11th Grade
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JACQUELINE GILL
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word 'Rigorous' mean as used in the passage?
Easy and simple
Very difficult, challenging, or demanding
Unrelated to school
A safe route to take.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following identifies the central idea of the text?
Students are more likely to appreciate their accomplishments if they had to struggle to achieve them.
Students who are open about their failures show that they have the ability to grow and be successful in college and beyond.
While educators want to have perfect students on their college campuses, they understand that not all students can achieve perfection.
If students cannot fail gracefully, they will not be able to handle the harsh environment of higher education.
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?
"Even the sacrifice of staying up late to do something unrelated to school, they see as a risk to my academic work and college success." (Paragraph 2)
"When I was traveling in China last fall and asked a student what she did for fun, she replied: 'I thought I wasn't supposed to tell you that?'" (Paragraph 3)
"Students try their best to hide factors they perceive to be negative and only tell us things they believe we will find impressive." (Paragraph 5)
"The ability to bounce back is a fundamental life skill students have to learn on their own. The lessons of failure can't be taught in a classroom; they are experienced and reflected upon." (Paragraph 7)
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the example of the student who failed precalculus in paragraphs 7-8 contribute to the development of ideas in the article?
It gives an example of a student who failed and turned it into a positive experience.
It emphasizes the point that failing is something that all students experience.
It shows how strongly students are affected by perceived failures.
It gives an example of a student who has the perfect college application.
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which section from the text best supports the answer to Part A?
"The ability to bounce back is a fundamental life skill students have to learn on their own." (Paragraph 7)
"During my weekend of interviews, another student told me, 'I'm ashamed to admit I failed precalculus'" (Paragraph 7)
"'I realized that I can't let a grade define my success. I also learned that if you want anything bad enough, you can achieve it.'" (Paragraph 7)
"I smiled as I wrote his words down on the application-review form. This kid will thrive on my campus." (Paragraph 8)
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The author views the idea that you have to be perfect in order to get into college as:
necessary and important.
unrealistic and unnecessary.
a common misconception.
a motivating factor.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To what extent do his claims apply to you and to your approach to school and life? How would you describe your personal attitude toward perfection and failure?
His claims apply completely, and I strive for perfection in everything.
His claims apply somewhat, and I balance between perfection and accepting failure.
His claims do not apply, and I am comfortable with failure.
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