Prestige Whore

Prestige is related to wealth and being a part of the upper class. The exclusivity makes no difference in their success, yet they see it as a marker of, "Am I better than everyone else? I must be if I got in."

A prestige whore is someone desperate to fit in with people out of their league (higher tax bracket, better family lineage, more talented, etcetera).

Passion

A buzzword admissions officers and hiring managers use to hide how simple it is to get in. When they said unusual achievement, they mean for your age bracket. They don't care about your passion. Passion is wanting to fuck and love someone. 😘

What they really mean by passion is a fit for the program. Simply explain why you're prepared (ready) to study your major or do this specific job.