Beyond Dream Colleges, Prashant Kirad Shares a Lesson on Career Setbacks
\n\nMissing out on a dream college can bring disappointment, uncertainty and pressure, particularly for students who have spent years preparing for competitive examinations. However, not securing a seat at a preferred institution does not mean the end of their career ambitions.
\n\nEducator Prashant Kirad recently shared his experience of missing out on IIT Delhi after clearing JEE in 2019. In a LinkedIn post, he said a counselling mistake cost him the opportunity, describing the silence and questions that followed as difficult to deal with.
\n\nKirad eventually moved into online teaching and other professional ventures. His experience raises an important question for students facing similar setbacks: what should they do when their academic plans do not work out?
\n\nMissing a dream college does not define your future
\n\nCollege admissions can become the primary measure of success for students and their families. As a result, missing a target rank or losing an admission opportunity can feel like a judgement on a student's abilities.
\n\nHowever, one admission outcome does not determine a person's long-term potential. Students should give themselves time to process disappointment without comparing their progress with that of peers who…
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