Resources

Explore key takeaways from the NSHSS Scholars Connect podcast episode “You Are More Than Your GPA” with Fabian DeRozario, and learn how essential skills shape long-term student success.

What does it take to build an academic profile that feels deeper than grades, test scores, and impressive activities?

This student reflection explores how tying self-worth to academic achievement can impact confidence, identity, and relationships. Through a transformative summer leadership program, the author discovered that genuine connection, vulnerability, and stepping outside of their comfort zone led to greater happiness than chasing perfection. The experience serves as a reminder that personal growth comes from embracing who you are, not just what you achieve.