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What Is a Growth Mindset?<\/h2>\r\n

When you start something new, you might believe that your ability to succeed depends mostly on how \"smart\" you already are. But research shows that success is not fixed;\u00a0it's something you can build by developing new habits, strategies, and skills.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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growth vs. fixed mindset<\/h3>\r\n

The belief that you can grow and improve through effort is called a growth mindset<\/strong>. In contrast, a fixed mindset<\/strong> is the belief that your intelligence, talent, or ability is set in stone\u2014you either \"have it\" or you don't.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n

Students with a growth mindset are more likely to:<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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  • Look for better strategies instead of giving up.<\/li>\r\n \t
  • See mistakes as part of the learning process rather than a sign of failure.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nLet's take a look at what the growth and fixed mindsets look like in practice:\r\n\r\n
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    Situation<\/th>\r\nFixed Mindset Response<\/th>\r\nGrowth Mindset Response<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
    You fail your math quiz.<\/td>\r\n\"I'm just bad at math. I\u2019ll never get it.\"<\/td>\r\n\"I didn\u2019t do well this time. I need to find new study methods or get help.\"<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    You struggle to finish an essay.<\/td>\r\n\"I'm not a good writer, so there's no point.\"<\/td>\r\n\"Writing is tough, but I can improve if I practice and get feedback.\"<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    You don\u2019t get the internship you applied for.<\/td>\r\n\"I'm not good enough. Why even try next time?\"<\/td>\r\n\"This experience showed me what I can work on for future interviews.\"<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n

    The bottom line is, if you believe you can grow, you're more willing to try new strategies\u2014and that's exactly what leads to success.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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    Now that you know success is about what you do, not just what you know, you're ready to start exploring specific strategies that will help you thrive in college!<\/p>\r\n\r\n

    Strategies to Achieve Success<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\nWe've talked already about common misconceptions about not being \"smart enough\" for college. Some students suffer from imposter syndrome<\/strong>, or a feeling that they are impostors and don't belong in college. Impostor syndrome is real and challenging.\r\n\r\n
    In this short video, learn more about imposter syndrome and how it can affect college students.\r\n