The most successful students don’t just get an education; they take one.
They don’t just passively accept the education that’s handed to them. They meet with their counselor to plan their courses. They ask questions and meet with teachers after class. They’re curious and want to know more about their favorite subjects. They think about what they want out of college and find schools that can give it to them, even if those schools aren’t the most famous ones. They don’t wait for other people to care about their education or their future for them. They’re fully engaged in taking as much education as they can.
It’s tempting to evaluate high schools, teachers, and colleges by what they’re going to give you. But remember that the education you get has a lot to do with how much education you’re willing to take.