Re:Princeton admits record-low 3.98% of applicants
by rajin444 on Friday April 16, 2021 @12:46PM
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How do you know you wouldn't have ended up where you are without a mentor? There's no control here. AFAIK twin studies provide the best insight we can get within ethical means.
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Re:Princeton admits record-low 3.98% of applicants
by adamhp on Tuesday April 20, 2021 @08:14AM
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That's true, and it's a fair question to be asking, generally speaking. It is certainly possible, but I sincerely doubt it was more likely than the alternative.
Intuitively, I would wager those who receive support from others typically fare better in most ways—whether that is familial relationships, mentorship, or peers. I did a quick search, and depending on how we're defining "success", there are a number of studies.