<p>Of all the kids who consider H, I don’t think many get that the competition is fierce among high achievers. </p>
<p>OP, this is no simple matter of being yourself, liking this or that, getting reasonably good grades, etc. Or wanting it desperately. You don’t get in just for wanting it.</p>
<p>If anything, it is about how you transform your interests into impact and your perspective into action, make solid commitments and stick with them, how you choose and face challenges, what level of challenges, and have resilience and move forward.</p>
<p>And still, in the end, 3x as many super finalists as slots. Where do you think all those great minds who don’t get an admit, do go? Consider that.</p>