POLLS : No Compromises;

Even in a flexible self-learning world, some students still settle for safe choices or outdated advice. No Compromises is the moment you draw your own line — deciding what you won’t sacrifice in your career, learning, or purpose, no matter what others say.

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8. Not Allowing Anyone to Lower Your Standards: Family might say “This much is enough,” teachers might say “Don’t aim too high,” seniors might say “Be realistic.” But No Compromises means keeping your bar exactly where your ambition feels honest, not where others feel comfortable.

Q8. Do you set your own standards for what you want, not what others expect?