Harvard University. The name says it all. This episode features an interview with Richard Qiu, a recent graduate of William Byrd High School in Roanoke County, VA, who entered Harvard as a freshman in August 2018. Harvard’s acceptance rate this year is a mere 4.59%, so that puts Richard in an outstanding cohort and also distinguishes him as the only Roanoke Valley resident moving to the 1636 campus this fall. Qiu summarizes some of his childhood and school-year traits that helped him prepare for this impressive feat. Examples include travel, summer programs, active thinking, friendships with successful people, and many childhood hours at science museums and libraries! At this “back-to-school” time of year, take a listen and get inspired! Be all you can be! Read the newspaper article: https://www.vintonmessenger.com/local-news/william-byrd-grad-richard-qiu-to-attend-harvard/Word of the Day: prestigious (adj.) That which is marked by great prestige, honor, fame, and a high reputationEstablished in 1636 to educate clergy in the New World, Harvard is one of the most prestigious universities in the world today.Many do not know this nowadays, but most of the oldest, most prestigious universities in the US--including Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and William and Mary--were begun as Christian schools to teach the Bible and train ministers in the American colonies.Question of the Day: Do you have some high goal or prestigious achievement you hope to reach? What practical steps could you take today to help you move toward making it a reality?Have a question or feedback? Maybe a topic you’d like to hear in a future episode? Please email Scott at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you! If you enjoy our podcasts, please subscribe, write a review, and share them on social media and by word of mouth! Those are GREAT ways to help more people find our podcasts. Please also visit us at www.DreyerCoaching.com; check out the blog posts at the bottom of the page for more information about life in the USA and the crazy English language.Stay connected!https://www.facebook.com/DreyerCoaching/http://dreyercoaching.com/en/wechathttp://dreyercoaching.com/en/linehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdreyer/