<p>At least you admit its for ego and because you have to prove something.</p>
<p>If you need to do that, you need to look internally for your confidence</p>
<p>ANd, by applying to prove something and go trophy hunting, you feed into an already very difficult system that is getting more twisted and difficult every year, for very selfish reasons, and that is what it is- selfish and for ego gratification</p>
<p>Sorry, if you want to be treated with respect and with maturity, then don’t do things just to look good. Do it because it is worthwhile.</p>
<p>Sad that 18 year old want all this independence and in the same breath, say, well, gee we are just kids for heaven sake…</p>