<p>I don’t agree this thread should be bumped. OP is ONE student who did well in the admissions process. That doesn’t make him an expert on anything, though he purports to be an expert on everything. (He doesn’t even know why he was accepted–no one ever does.) His experience is severely limited. His original post is, literally, one man’s opinion. There are lots of opinions here on CC, many from knowledgeable and experienced parents, adcoms, etc. One pontificating 18-year-old’s opinions shouldn’t be given particular attention, and other students shouldn’t be seeking his advice on how to run their lives.</p>