<p>I think you’re only taking it too seriously if you’re not enjoying yourself along the way. I take school SO seriously. I’m really passionate about trying to be the best I can. I always try to do what I can to get the highest grades cause I LIKE learning. This summer I’m reviewing all the stuff I learned last year. It’s not because I’m trying to get ahead or self study for an SAT II or AP exam. I just really want to retain the things I was taught last year. It isn’t all for college. It’s because I want to. I’m not sacrificing social time for school. I spend time with my family, friends, and my dog too! Of course I’ll miss a party the night before a really big final, but I won’t lock myself indoors on the weekends because I’m doing extracurricular activities that I don’t even like just to have it down on the apps.</p>