How to Be a High School Superstar: A Revolutionary Plan to Get

How to Be a High School Superstar: A Revolutionary Plan to Get into College by Standing Out (Without Burning Out)

Do Less, Live More, Get Accepted
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What if getting into your reach schools didnâ€™t require four years of excessive A.P. classes, overwhelming activity schedules, and constant stress?
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In How to Be a High School Superstar, Cal Newport explores the world of relaxed superstarsâ€”students who scored spots at the nationâ€™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 superstarsâ€™ mixture of happiness and admissions success, including:
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Â·Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Why doing less is the foundation for becoming more impressive.
Â·Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Why demonstrating passion is meaningless, but being interesting is crucial.
Â·Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Why accomplishments that are hard to explain are better than accomplishments that are hard to do.
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These insights are accompanied by step-by-step instructions to help any student adopt the relaxed superstar lifestyleâ€”proving that getting into college doesnâ€™t have to be a chore to survive, but instead can be the reward for living a genuinely interesting life.
Country USA
Brand Three Rivers Press
Manufacturer Crown
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780767932585
Color Sky/Pale blue
ReleaseDate 2010-07-27
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780767932585

Country	USA
Brand	Three Rivers Press
Manufacturer	Crown
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780767932585
Color	Sky/Pale blue
ReleaseDate	2010-07-27
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780767932585

How to Be a High School Superstar: A Revolutionary Plan to Get into College by Standing Out (Without Burning Out)

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