What does "Headed for Sainthood" mean?
"Before this weekend I’d had an idea of myself, or at least a goal, of the sort of person I’d wanted to be. I’d be a Girl Scout crossed with a nun and a headmistress, with a collection of Good Conduct medals and Headed for Sainthood trophies, all of which I’d be too modest to accept."

So, I believe this term doesn't exist but still what does it mean exactly? Like it's for someine who decided to become a monk/nun?

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What does "Headed for Sainthood" mean?
"Before this weekend I’d had an idea of myself, or at least a goal, of the sort of person I’d wanted to be. I’d be a Girl Scout crossed with a nun and a headmistress, with a collection of Good Conduct medals and Headed for Sainthood trophies, all of which I’d be too modest to accept."

So, I believe this term doesn't exist but still what does it mean exactly? Like it's for someine who decided to become a monk/nun?

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It should not be taken literally.  Here, it is a humorous way of saying that she wanted to be seen as a person who was seen by others as exceptionally virtuous and selfless.

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it’s like, she hopes to play this role of Mother Theresa being all good and holy. not literally become a nun, just act all nice and helpful.

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