<p>Thought this might interest folks here. This discussion forum even receives a shout-out:</p>
<p>Feelings</a> of Ecstasy, and Guilt, About Getting In - NYTimes.com</p>
<p>Seriously. This guy got into Williams? The worst thing that has ever happened to him is that he had to wait to find out (he literally says that in the video)…?! He and my nephew will be in the same class. Hmm.</p>
<p>Way harsh, reallypeople. Just because, at age 18, he’s had the good fortune of suffering no real misfortunes (a trait I was lucky enough to also share at that age) is not a reason to vilify him. He seems like an intelligent, grounded, witty guy, and a good writer to boot. It’s a lot to ask of a high school student to have a much deeper perspective on life than that … and certainly not something that should be expected / required prior to college.</p>