I’m far younger than this author and I don’t think I would even be qualified to give advice on college admissions to today’s teens. This felt out of touch and a bit like the author was just trying to info dump all their nostalgia on the page.

Thanks to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the chance to review.

I reviewed this everywhere else in August, not sure how it didn’t make it here. Here is my original review:

I was thrilled to receive this one, as the mother of a 16-year-old. It was so incredibly informative, while never dragging. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone who wants a behind-the-scenes look into the admission process. It’s so interesting to see what things truly set applicants apart. The author kept me engaged and I enjoyed the anecdotes. Thank you to NetGalley and Henry Holt and Co. for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

A perfect combination of entertaining and informative! As a development officer at a #20 private school, I found this book to be a peak behind the Admissions curtain. I would recommend this book to any new development officer working with parents or to any student applying to university. A great book that I would recommend!

Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4132161638

Thank you to Henry Holt and Co. and NetGalley for an ARC for this review.

This is a great story about the US college admissions process. The story is told from the perspective of an admissions director (not sure if she is former or not). Becky Munsterer Sabky is engaging and provides anecdotes to hold your interest along the way.
The main message I got from the book, is to focus on the person and not the college. I do see how competitive college admissions can cause some to forget that fact. This is a great source for students and parents alike, to provide insight on how a potential student is seen by prospective colleges and universities.
Sabky used care and compassion to discuss how and why not every student will be chosen and sometimes it does not mean they are less qualified.
I like the stories she told about the young students she met. How they had personalities and were good humans to be around.
Overall, I would recommend this book to everyone about to embark on choosing a college. I also think this is a good book for young people in general, to read. It teaches you that it is the person who matters--not their statistics. A young teenager, about to start their first job, could also learn something from the messages in this book. Great read.