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and the broader Palo Alto community.
This is a collection of anonymous life and career stories from Palo Alto alumni.
You can read the alumni stories, connect with alums whose stories resonate with you, and, as an alum, add your own story. Read more about this project ›
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High school experience: 7/10, Grades: B's and C's, Foothill College, Wholesale Trade, Retail Trade, Finance and Insurance, Management of Companies and Enterprises, California
There is no singular definition for success.
High school experience: 7/10, Grades: B's and C's, Foothill College, Wholesale Trade, Retail Trade, Finance and Insurance, Management of Companies and Enterprises, California
High school experience: 7/10, Grades: B's and C's, Foothill College, Wholesale Trade, Retail Trade, Finance and Insurance, Management of Companies and Enterprises, California
High school experience: 8/10, Grades: A's and B's, Iowa State University, Foothill College, De Anza College, University of West Indies, California, Iowa, West Indies, Retail Trade, Finance and Insurance, Professional Scientific and Technical Services, Administrative and Support Services, Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance, Arts Entertainment and Recreation, Accomodation and Food Services, Public Administration, Nonprofit
High school experience: 8/10, Grades: A's and B's, Iowa State University, Foothill College, De Anza College, University of West Indies, California, Iowa, West Indies, Retail Trade, Finance and Insurance, Professional Scientific and Technical Services, Administrative and Support Services, Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance, Arts Entertainment and Recreation, Accomodation and Food Services, Public Administration, Nonprofit
High school experience: 8/10, Grades: A's and B's, Iowa State University, Foothill College, De Anza College, University of West Indies, California, Iowa, West Indies, Retail Trade, Finance and Insurance, Professional Scientific and Technical Services, Administrative and Support Services, Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance, Arts Entertainment and Recreation, Accomodation and Food Services, Public Administration, Nonprofit
High school experience: 2/10, Grades: Mostly A's, Northwestern University, Florida International University, California, Florida, Oregon, New York, Illinois, Nonprofit, Public Administration, Accomodation and Food Services, Administrative and Support Services, Finance and Insurance, Information, Transportation and Warehousing, Utilities
High school experience: 2/10, Grades: Mostly A's, Northwestern University, Florida International University, California, Florida, Oregon, New York, Illinois, Nonprofit, Public Administration, Accomodation and Food Services, Administrative and Support Services, Finance and Insurance, Information, Transportation and Warehousing, Utilities
High school experience: 2/10, Grades: Mostly A's, Northwestern University, Florida International University, California, Florida, Oregon, New York, Illinois, Nonprofit, Public Administration, Accomodation and Food Services, Administrative and Support Services, Finance and Insurance, Information, Transportation and Warehousing, Utilities
High school experience: 9/10, Grades: B's and C's, De Anza College, California, Oregon, Washington, Agriculture Forestry Fishing and Hunting, Utilities, Construction, Retail Trade, Transportation and Warehousing, Real Estate Rental and Leasing, Management of Companies and Enterprises, Administrative and Support Services, Waste Management and Remediation Services, Other Services (except Public Administration), Public Administration
High school experience: 9/10, Grades: B's and C's, De Anza College, California, Oregon, Washington, Agriculture Forestry Fishing and Hunting, Utilities, Construction, Retail Trade, Transportation and Warehousing, Real Estate Rental and Leasing, Management of Companies and Enterprises, Administrative and Support Services, Waste Management and Remediation Services, Other Services (except Public Administration), Public Administration
High school experience: 9/10, Grades: B's and C's, De Anza College, California, Oregon, Washington, Agriculture Forestry Fishing and Hunting, Utilities, Construction, Retail Trade, Transportation and Warehousing, Real Estate Rental and Leasing, Management of Companies and Enterprises, Administrative and Support Services, Waste Management and Remediation Services, Other Services (except Public Administration), Public Administration
Some stats from our respondents so far
79%
of alums, have changed their definition of success over time.
73%
of alums, reported an unexpected event that significantly changed their life.
82%
of alums, recalled a big mistake or regret.
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