<p>I got to a little all-girls private school where being perfect is what makes you popular. That means taking all AP and Honors classes, making highest honors without trying, getting into a top college, drinking and partying a lot, being an athlete, having a boyfriend or hooking up a lot, and dining out frequently at exquisite eateries. Note that you do not necessarily have to be rich but it is helpful. </p>
<p>Anyway, lots of popular kids do academic stuff at my school but they must be pretty much good at everything to fit the mold. I found it rather exhausting.</p>