Review: Excellent!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 3, 2012
I'll begin by saying that this book isn't for the casual reader who is thinking of sending out a host of applications for admittance into a conglomerate of schools, expecting heavy rejection but hoping to get lucky. What this book is, however, is a comprehensive road map for those striving to excel and to stand out in every way. These applicants aren't just trying to get into a local state college (although there's certainly nothing wrong with that!), they are determined to gain entry into some of the word's most prestigious universities, high schools, grade schools, and preschools.As a parent, I hadn't thought of many aspects of the admissions process, including those mysterious questions like, Do you think that $4.95 is a reasonable amount to pay for a cup of coffee at Starbucks? Who would have thought that a question like this had any relevance on such an application? Although there is no right and wrong answer, any answer you give lends insight into your thought processes, pre-made assumptions, and willingness to spend more money to get superior products or services... and the list goes on. I was fascinated at the sheer volume of information that Kim Palacios makes available in this book. With her extensive first-hand experience in both gaining acceptance to prestigious schools, and serving on numerous selection boards who set the applicant criteria and screened the applicants, she knows well every aspect of the admissions and screening process.To add to the benefits of this book, Ms. Palacios displays a rare talent for analyzing, structuring, ordering, and eloquently writing, which facilitates an easy and pleasant read without any ambiguity or the need for slogging through poor language usage and mistakes that are so often found in so many works.I highly recommend From Preschool to Grad School: Strategies for Success at Any Level of Competitive Admission, for anyone who wants to have a serious chance at siezing serious opportunities. Whether it is a prestigious preschool through the top academic institutions in the world, or even a job applicant looking for new insight in answering those tricky questions on some applications, this book is where you'll find the "meat and potatoes" that you'll need.5 Stars!