A Princeton admissions officer, Portia Nathan, who is up for a major promotion, takes a professional risk after she meets a college-bound alternative school kid who just might be the son she gave up years ago in a secret adoption.

The seemingly perfect Hawthorne family of northern California is tested by Ivy League ambitions, overscheduling, impossible expectations by the Bay Area elite, and difficult personal secrets.

Writing, for most of us, is bound up with anxiety. It's even worse when it feels like your whole future-or at least where you'll spend the next four years in college-is on the line. It's easy to understand why so many high school seniors put off working on their applications until the last minute or end up with a generic and clichéd essay. The good news? You already have the "secret sauce" for crafting a compelling personal essay: your own experiences...

Unlock the secrets to mastering anatomy for the MCAT with "Memorizing Anatomy for the MCAT: How to Memorize Anatomy Terms." This essential guide is designed to help you conquer one of the most challenging sections of the MCAT by providing effective memorization techniques and strategies. Whether you're struggling to remember the intricacies of human anatomy or looking for ways to reinforce your knowledge, this book offers a comprehensive approach...

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The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement helps guide students in crafting their stories for the medical school Admission Committees. It's not only a collection of essays from students who got into top schools, but is a showcase of essays that started badly and were honed to tell great stories. Ryan Gray, MD shares the stories of students who likely didn't have a shot, but ultimately succeed, in part because of the advice...

Learn from this proven "how to" guide to gain points on the LSAT-quick! It's simple, concise, and teaches you the fundamentals on how to think before stepping into a test prep course or taking the LSAT. It's the ultimate primer: it's necessary. This step-by-step guide will teach you how to: Think logically with easy-to-follow critical-thinking scripts. Spot argument patterns to predict answers quickly. Master sufficient and necessary conditions. Solve...

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"The Pre-Medical Journal" is a must-have resource for pre-medical students who want to excel in their journey toward medical school. Written by a medical student, this book is a compilation of topics that cover all aspects of the pre-medical journey. The book offers practical advice on effective study techniques, such as Bloom's Taxonomy, active recall, spaced repetition, and prioritizing high-yield content. It also provides tips on making notes and...