Q: What does a parent need to survive the college application process?
A. A sense of humor.
B. A therapist on 24-hour call.
C. A...
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Jan 30, 2011
Kim
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I really enjoyed this book for many reasons. It reminded me of when I was a private college advisor in an elite county and it reminded me why I stopped being a private college advisor in that county and instead decided to move to work at a Charter School in a small town where it's a huge deal if many of my students decide to go to a two year school. To me, this book did such a wonderful job of capturing "the world" that so many families get sucked into believing is the only world in
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Apr 04, 2010
Sue
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Just finished this book...very quick read about how the college application process is stressful for both kids and parents. This is a novel about five students and their parents in Californis who are experiencing the process from the SATs during junior year all through the senior year events...early decision, regular decision, etc. The guidance counselor is also depicted as a master negotiator among college admissions officers as well as parents who use money and influence to obtain their goals.
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Apr 26, 2010
Theresa
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With one child that just entered college and another starting the process, this book was very easy to identify with. It was a fun and quirky read that I really enjoyed. No, my children aren't going to the elite private colleges, and this makes me appreciate how little I had to deal with through the process we did go through. (Man, and I thought that was bad!)
Getting In is a great book for anyone that has children looking at going to college, starting the process, are in, or have gradua More...
Getting In is a great book for anyone that has children looking at going to college, starting the process, are in, or have gradua More...
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Apr 30, 2011
Carmen
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Reading on a strong recommendation from a colleague...
A fine specimen of intense helicopter parenting and the competitive college admissions process. I really disliked this book, but I read it to the end hoping for some sort of payoff, which was foolish because the signs were there right from the beginning. These kids come off as very spoiled and self-obsessed, the parents come off as indulgent and self-obsessed. The characters are largely stock, and there are pop culture references li More...
A fine specimen of intense helicopter parenting and the competitive college admissions process. I really disliked this book, but I read it to the end hoping for some sort of payoff, which was foolish because the signs were there right from the beginning. These kids come off as very spoiled and self-obsessed, the parents come off as indulgent and self-obsessed. The characters are largely stock, and there are pop culture references li More...
Apr 30, 2010
Cheryl
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For Nora being a mother was the easy part. Preparing her daughter Lauren for the SATs and helping her find a really good college was another story. Nora didn’t realize there were so many different factors to consider in the equation like…hiring a tutor, distance versus notoriety of one college over the other. All Nora wants is for her daughter, Lauren to be happy and get into a good college. SATs, ACTs, grants, loans…all these things are Greek to Nora but she is willing to try her hardest to stu
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Apr 27, 2010
Heard Karen Stabiner speak at the 2010 LA Times Festival of Books. She was on a panel discussing Fiction-Forging Ahead. She was very articulate and I enjoyed hearing her insightful comments. She signed my book afterward. She saw me (eight months pregnant) and said that it would be awhile til I have to worry about "this." The book is about parents, children and the college application process. It was very nice to chat with her for a few minutes about the joys of having a daughter.
Jun 09, 2011
Karen
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I thought this might tend toward chick lit, but had seen it on the lists of some reputable book rec sites, so decided to give it a try. I thought it was quite well-written and engaging. I read a simliar novel last spring -- kids angling to get into prestigious Ivy League universities -- but it was written from the point of view of a college admissions counselor (the author having been one herself). This was strictly from the POV of the families and students themselves. The author included five d
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Dec 15, 2010
In an alternate life I am a college admissions counselor. 1 year, 5 high school seniors connected to a private California school trying to get into the colleges of their choice (or their parent's choice).
May 30, 2010
Johanna
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The overall message was nice, but the book was too long and the mix of characters too complicated for my liking. They were also pretty stereotyped, IMO, which didn't make for the most interesting / unique read.
Jul 26, 2010
Gina
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Made me start to think about how my kids and I will handle the whole college admin process. Tyler is 10 years away!
Jan 09, 2012
MaryKate
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An unwelcome reminder that I could never get into college if I were applying now.
Mar 15, 2011
Kelli-ann
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It was fine for a one-time read. It was interesting to me because I went through the whole college application process and, thankfully, it was nothing like presented in this tale. I guess it helps I had no money to even think about the prep these kids went through. It was a quick and I do not feel the need to read it again.
It might of interest to any high school juniors or seniors who think the college applicatio season is crazy. They might enjoy reading a novel chronicling other st More...
It might of interest to any high school juniors or seniors who think the college applicatio season is crazy. They might enjoy reading a novel chronicling other st More...
Nov 02, 2011
Alicia
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A fun, well-written book about (for the most part) highly privileged kids and their wealthy families obsessing about getting into the right college. A good book for families in similar situations who need to laugh at themselves - but not for everyone by any stretch!
Oct 03, 2010
Gavin
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For someone interested in college admissions, this is a great read. While I had trouble keeping some of the adults straight in my head, the five stories interwoven work well. The seniors mostly get what they deserve which is satisfying.
Jul 20, 2011
Laura
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Great book that I am sure many of us can relate to. I enjoyed this as a summer read and it was well written. I typically recommend this book when friends as what to read. Great if you have just graduated high school.
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