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Scenario

When You Question Your Own Gifted Identification

I was identified as gifted based on test scores but I think I just have really good test anxiety coping skills and now I live in constant fear that someone will discover I am actually average.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Uncertainty about authentic ability creates persistent imposter syndrome and self-doubt.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Gifted education and its discontents?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.