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

Cal Newport

Feb 2020 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Roger Wayne

About this audiobook

Do Less, Live More, Get Accepted What if getting into your reach schools didn't require four years of excessive AP 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 instructions to help any student adopt the relaxed superstar lifestyle-proving that getting into college doesn't have to be a chore to survive, but instead can be the reward for living a genuinely interesting life.

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About the author

Cal Newport is an associate professor of computer science at Georgetown University and the author of six books, including Deep Work and So Good They Can't Ignore You. Visit him at calnewport.com.

Roger Wayne hails from small-town Minnesota. He served in the Air Force as a broadcast journalist in South Korea before obtaining his BA in communications and journalism. Roger has recorded for video games, animation, and commercials, and he loves making books come to life. You can see what he's up to at rogerwayne.com.