Race for the top is wearing society down
April is a month that separates the best from the best.
For high school seniors, this means receiving the thick or the thin envelope in what was described as one of the most competitive college admissions seasons ever. For those of us who have already been accepted, this month means going through yet another round of applications for competitive internships, fellowships and other accolades. Now, with Tap Night coming soon for Yale’s secret societies, one can only wonder when the madness will end.
Competition is not inherently bad, but it has gotten out of control. The old...
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