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Jager-Hyman looks at all aspects of the admissions process, from test preparation to the value of extracurricular activities, also examining what role class, race, legacy (alumni or benefactor), and intelligence (SAT and GPA) play in students' acceptance into the Ivy League schools. She invites us to read the students' essays, sit in on their interviews, accompany them on their campus visits, and, finally, witness the highly anticipated moment of their acceptance, rejection, or deferral. Recommended for libraries with strong education, college, or career collections.” Jager-Hyman offers a window into collegiate admissions decisions, some history of the SAT, and insight into the financial aid office... the volume is informative, evocative...” Joie Jager-Hyman paints an informative portrait of how race, class and other key factors influence the college admission process that may or may not lead to the arrival of the greatly anticipated "fat envelope" in Fat Envelope Frenzy. ” You'll find the students, and Jager-Hyman's commentary about them, fascinating.” [Fat Envelope Frenzy] focuses on the student perspective of the college admissions process.”
Fat Envelope Frenzy is an insider's guide to demystifying the Ivy League treasure map; at the same time, it exposes the behind the scenes pressures and machinations that undermine what is supposed to be a meritocratic process. It will rivet all readers and make everyone who applies to an Ivy League college - whether they are accepted or not - feel infinitely better and infinitely wiser. Unmissable.” I found myself turning page after page anxiously, waiting to see if Marlene, the smart, low-income student, would get into Harvard...” I really enjoyed reading this eBook. It is still shocking to me how hard it is to get into an Ivy League school, so it's great to get a former college admission's officers take on things.”
Fat Envelope Frenzy pushes beyond the mystery and anxiety around competitive college admissions to reveal the real story beyond--smart, eager kids with big dreams. Joie Jager-Hyman manages a variety of compelling stories with the compassion of a friend and the savvy of a higher education expert. Every college-hopeful and loving parent should read this book.”
Talented and empathetic author, Joie Jager-Hyman, explores the makings of five wonder kids, revealing the behind-the-scenes drama and pressure, exposing the humanity and normalcy of even the most extraordinary. You will root for each kid and want to give them a hug at the same time. Joie's writing is smart, incisive, engaging and fun. Fat Envelope Frenzy is like a great reality TV show without the exploitation.” |
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One year, five promising students, |
t's no secret that getting into a selective college is harder today than ever before. There are more high schoolers graduating now than at any point in history, and perfect SAT scores, laundry lists of AP classes, and flawless academic records are no longer uncommon. All of this has created the fierce competition and panic around the college admissions process, which has been thoroughly covered in newspapers and magazines.
But never before have we explored the process from the students' point of view.
What do they care about? What are their interests, dreams, and ways of looking at the world? What happens when they toss their hats into the ring of higher education? Fat Envelope Frenzy tells the story of five very different, talented, ambitious students on the brink of making the first adult decisions of their lives.
