Crazy for College The Stories, The Secrets, & The Shot of Sanity You Need to Make It Through Admissions
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Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Erscheinungsdatum
05.05.2026
Seitenzahl
292
Maße (L/B/H)
22.9/15.2/2.1 cm
Gewicht
544 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-965240-31-1
The college admissions process has never felt more overwhelming. Test-optional policies. Sky-high expectations. Shrinking acceptance rates. Confusing advice about GPAs, extracurriculars, and "standing out." Parents feel anxious. Students feel pressured. Everyone is drowning in mixed messages.
Written for parents of high school students navigating college admissions, this book offers clarity, humor, and far less chaos at home.
In Crazy for College, veteran college admissions advisor Beth Heller Gelles offers an honest, behind-the-scenes look at how the modern college search and application process actually works.
Equal parts memoir, how-to guide, and straight talk, this book helps families:
- lower the temperature at home and protect their relationship with their teen
- understand what truly matters in high school (and what doesn't)
- decode the transcript vs. GPA conversation
- rethink extracurriculars and the myth of the "well-rounded" student
- build a balanced, realistic college list
- navigate Early Decision, the college essay process, and financial aid
Through real stories from the front lines, Gelles reminds families that they don't have to lose their minds-or their kids-along the way.
With a focus on authenticity, curiosity, mental health, and fit, Crazy for College helps families remember what matters most: raising capable, resilient young adults-and keeping your relationship with your teen intact.
Crazy for College is both a lifeline and a love letter, helping you get through the admissions madness with a little humor, a lot more perspective, and family bonds stronger than ever.
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