<p>Well I understand that a book also has to sell and be compelling. I found almost all of the stories to be very believable but of course there is the question of objectivity since she developed such a close relationship with those kids. At the same time, a lot of what was on the outside facade of these kids was quite normal but privately they were stressed out to the max and dealing with a lot of issues. I didn't intend to imply that the OP was in such a situation, but he did admit that he made the conscious decision to go with less sleep and not have as much of a social life on the weekends - perfectly fine if the person doing it wants to do it. I just don't want everyone to have a false sense that just because they didn't have those opportunities they don't have a chance at Harvard or any other top school.</p>
<p>I don't know... he didn't cure AIDs. I give him a 30% chance.</p>
<p>Well, even these days, curing AIDS would at best only give him about a 70% chance. Instead, he needs to do a science fair project that colonizes Mars.</p>
<p>Yes, and the colonials on Mars must do AIDs research.</p>
<p>But the research must be done NOT on animals, and only by those who are compensated on an equal basis inter-galactically with other AIDS researchers. With a 401k, profit-sharing, and full health care package, with dental, of course.</p>
<p>your e.c’s will get you rejected. to much stuff going on</p>
<p>Ha ha, the OP did get into Harvard. Check the dates on this thread.</p>