The Curmudgeon's Guide to College Admissions

Applying to college is not an emergency and other practical tips for parents of high schoolers from a former admissions officer, private college counselor, and author of The Golden Ticket: A Life in College Admissions Essays.

By Irena Smith
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“Irena Smith's book The Golden Ticket is a must read for any parent who has kids with difficulties or issues (e.g., all of them) and this newsletter provides valuable insight and reminds us all that status isn't everything!”
Lisa Rouff, Ph.D., The College Admissions Therapist