What if getting into your reach schools didn't require four years of excessive A.P.-taking, 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 impressiveWhy demonstrating passion is meaningless, but being interesting is crucial.Why accomplishments that are hard to explain are bener than accomplishments that are hard to do.Cal Newport proves that getting into college doesn't have to be a chore, but instead can be the reward for living a genuinely interesting life.
