How to Be a High School Superstar: A Revolutionary Plan to Get Into College by Standing Out (Without Burning Out) Contributor(s): Newport, Cal (Author) |
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ISBN: 0767932587 ISBN-13: 9780767932585 Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: July 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Study Aids | College Entrance - Study Aids | Tests (other) - Education | Student Life & Student Affairs |
Dewey: 378.161 |
LCCN: 2009046623 |
Physical Information: 0.72" H x 5.28" W x 7.98" L (0.51 lbs) 272 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents |
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Publisher Description: Do Less, Live More, Get Accepted What if getting into your reach schools didn't require four years of excessive A.P. classes, overwhelming activity schedules, and constant stress? In How to Be a High School Superstar, 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: - Why doing less is the foundation for becoming more impressive. - Why demonstrating passion is meaningless, but being interesting is crucial. - Why accomplishments that are hard to explain are better than accomplishments that are hard to do. 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. |
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