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

Name: How to Be a High School Superstar A Revolutionary Plan to Get into College by Standing Out (Without Burning Out)
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ISBN: 9780767932585

ISBN-10: 0767932587

ISBN-13: 9780767932585

Edition: 2010

Authors: Cal Newport

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Do Less, Live More, Get Accepted What if getting into your reach schools didnrs"t require four years of excessive A.P.-taking, overwhelming activity schedules, and constant stress? InHow to Be a High School Superstar,Cal Newport explores the world of relaxed superstars-students who scored spots at the nationrs"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 superstarsrs" mixture of happiness and admissions success, including: Why doinglessis the foundation for becomingmoreimpressive. Whydemonstrating passionis meaningless, butbeing interestingis crucial.…

Book details

List price: $25.99
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: The Crown Publishing Group
Publication date: 7/27/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 272
Size: 5.16" wide x 7.97" long x 0.69" tall
Weight: 0.550
Language: English



Introduction: ï¿½Stanford Doesn't Take Students with Bs!ï¿½


Common Questions About the Relaxed Superstar Philosophy



The Law of Underscheduling


Pack your schedule with free time. Use this time to explore.



Horseshoe Crabs and Blogs



Rethinking ï¿½Passionï¿½



The Making of a Relaxed Superstar



The Systematic Superstar



The Underscheduled Student


Playbook



The Law of Focus


Master one serious interest. Don't waste time on unrelated activities.



Solar Panels, Stress, and Stanford



The Superstar Effect



Good Begets Good



When More Is Less


Playbook



The Law of Innovation


Pursue accomplishments that are hard to explain, not hard to do.



The Laziest Student at Bella Vista High



The Failed-Simulation Effect



Lassiter's Insight



The Three Rules of Innovation



A Tale of Three Innovations Playbook


Conclusion


References


Acknowledgments