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How to trust your achievements when your story became your advantage

I got into Harvard but I keep wondering if it was actually because of my essays about growing up poor or if I am smart enough to be here.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

When personal struggle becomes social currency, it becomes impossible to separate authentic accomplishment from narrative performance.

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