<p>I personally think that if you are trying so hard to go to a good college, your purpose is wrong. </p>
<p>I try to look at the bigger picture: what am I going to do with my life after college? If going to Harvard, etc. is the only way for me to achieve that goal, then I too, might be a extreme try-hard. But in most cases, you really do not need to go to these prestigious colleges to become successful in life. </p>
<p>I personally think that one should do things to be happy. For example, dont try to go to Harvard because you want to brag about it. If you die in your senior year, after you have gotten into harvard, would you look back onto your life and feel accomplished? happy? pleased?.. Or have you lived your life unhappily thinking that Harvard is going to bring you happiness?..</p>
<p>Dying is an unpleasant subject that most would rather not talk about. But let’s face it- you WILL die someday. Are you living your life everyday to the fullest? I mean, are you happy, and are you being productive at the same time? Will you look at your own life and say, “gosh, I lived a fulfilling life!”? These are some of the questions we should all ask ourselves when we thinking onto not only college admissions, but our goals in life.</p>