From Star to Superstar: The Asian American Guide Elite Colleges

In a world where a 4.0 GPA and perfect test scores are no longer enough, From Star to Superstar-The Asian American Guide To Elite Colleges reveals what truly sets apart the Asian American students who gain admission to America's most selective colleges.Drawing on three decades of experience, Barbara Austin has helped countless students overcome the "Asian Tax" that makes admission twenty-eight percent harder for Asian American applicants. Her proven methods have helped applicants secure spots at MIT, Stanford, Penn, UChicago, and other top universities.Through engaging stories and straightforward guidance, readers will learn:The critical difference between "star" and "superstar" applicantsHow to find your path to excellence that energizes rather than drains youThe art of creating remarkable projects that showcase initiative and impactTechniques for writing irresistible "sticky" essays that make admissions officers genuinely careStrategic approaches to finding colleges that will recognize your unique strengthsPacked with real student examples, successful essays, and actionable exercises, From Star to Superstar shares secrets, strategies, and insights gained from decades of success, providing a practical roadmap for ambitious Asian American students to stand out authentically in the elite college admissions process.

Pagina's: 340, Paperback, College Quest Press