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

Newport, Cal

| 2010

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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...

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