Why do I not feel smart?

[Anonymous]

I got accepted into Harvard, but I still feel like my same stupid self. I had to go to tutoring every day and had no life for two years at a community college: no girlfriend, no friends, nothing but math and books. I got the acceptance letter and was happy. I sold the gold medal I got for graduating with honors to a pawn shop and did not attend graduation; I never cared about frivolous things like that. I picked up the piece of paper I had worked for two years at the office, packed my things, and left off to Harvard. In my money over everything, it is the only thing that has ever mattered in my life. I got my full-ride scholarship that pays for everything. I am on my way to the top, but I don't know why I still feel stupid.

[Guy13]

I do not know why that is. Perhaps, it is simply the stress of entering and beginning school there. Congratulations though !!

[Anonymous]

What did you do that was "special" that stood you apart from other applicants, to where you got accepted by Harvard?

[Asker]

I did a lot of voluntary work and actually practiced my ethics and not just wrote an underdog story. I did help people with no credibility until I applied. I did not just write my entire life story trying to touch admins' hearts; I did something to help others.