<p>I’m another mom with a Harvard admit, and this is what I’ve come to realize: One can get into Harvard through setting it as a goal and making it (we know some who did), but in the end they aren’t really happy. After visiting Harvard last week, we came away not that interested. It is too self-centered for us, (although I do think the middle income initiative will help), and the students were just continuing the competitive ways that got them there. Were they loving it? I don’t know.</p>
<p>My son who was admitted never spends time on these blogs (it has only become my obsession) because he is too busy doing what he loves. I guess that came off in his application. So, if you really think you want into Harvard, do what you love and it might work out. And remember, if you do achieve the goal, make sure it is really what you think it will be.</p>