ISBN: 0307715817 9780307715814

Category: Study Aids / College Entrance

Page count: 272

<b>Do Less, Live More, Get Accepted</b><br> <br>What if getting into your reach schools didn’t require four years of excessive A.P. classes, overwhelming activity schedules, and constant stress?<br><i> </i><br>In <i>How to Be a High School Superstar,</i> Cal Newport explores the world of relaxed superstars—students who scored spots at the nation’s top colleges by leading uncluttered, low stress, and authentic lives. Drawing from extensive interviews and cutting-edge science, Newport explains the surprising truths behind these superstars’ mixture of happiness and admissions success, including:<br> <br>·        Why doing <i>less</i> is the foundation for becoming <i>more</i> impressive.<br>·        Why <i>demonstrating passion</i> is meaningless, but <i>being interesting</i> is crucial.<br>·        Why accomplishments that are <i>hard to explain</i> are better than accomplishments that are <i>hard to do.</i><br> <br>These insights are accompanied by step-by-step instructions to help any student adopt the relaxed superstar lifestyle—proving that getting into college doesn’t have to be a chore to survive, but instead can be the reward for living a genuinely interesting life.