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


What if getting into your reach schools didn't require four years of excessive A.P.-taking, 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 bener than accomplishments that are hard to do.

Cal Newport proves that getting into college doesn't have to be a chore, but instead can be the reward for living a genuinely interesting life.

Author(s): Cal Newport  

ISBN 10: 0767932587
ISBN 13: 9780767932585
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback
Publication: July 2010
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Other books by Cal Newport

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3. How to Become a Straight-a Student: The Unconventional Strategies Real College Students Use to Score High While Studying Less Paperback (December 26, 2006)
4. How to Win at College: Surprising Secrets for Success from the Country's Top Students Paperback (April 2005)
5. So Good They Can't Ignore You Audio - Unabridged (September 2012)
6. So Good They Can't Ignore You Paperback (September 2013)
7. So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love Hardcover (9/18/2012)

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