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Informationen zum Autor J.D. Rothman: J.D. (Judy) Rothman is an Emmy-winning screenwriter and lyricist specializing in comedy and children's programming. She coped with the stress of her son's college-application process by becoming the blogger The Neurotic Parent, which later inspired the book. She also contributed to I'm Going to College, Not You (St. Martin's). Klappentext The Neurotic Parent shines a light on the insanity of modern college admissions with laugh-out-loud wit and incisive anthropological observations. Vorwort Ongoing promotion and publicity tied to continuing author speaking engagements Zusammenfassung Admissions rates of 6 percent? Kids applying to thirty-two colleges? Sixteen-year-olds with more impressive resumes than Fortune 500 CEOs? Has the nation lost its mind? Why yes! it has! J.D. Rothman! the Neurotic Parent of blog fame! takes readers on a hilarious satiric journey through today’s insane college admissions process. The vividly illustrated book takes you from the Itsy-Bitsy Fiske Guide and Junior Kumon Tips for Preschoolers through Rejection Letters from the Heart and Bed Bath & Bye-Bye. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction: Orientation to College Angst1. The Most Difficult Time to Get Into College in the History of the WorldFrightening statistics, shocking pie charts, depressing bar graphs2. Let the Anxiety BeginWhy you need a bunch of expensive helpers to get your kid to write a decent two-page essay3. The Early YearsYes, you really do need to kiss up to the director of the Yellow Balloon Preschool4. Lining Up Your DucksIt¿s never to early to begin padding your resume5. The College ListHow to narrow down the list to 296. The College TourThe trip of a lifetime: Quality bonding or a damaged relationship forever?7. TestingHands down, the worst part of the admissions process (until your kid gets a 2260)8. The EssayLet your ¿yoü shine through, even if it's a you conjured up by an independent college counselor9: The Uncommon AppOMG! I was supposed to get awards? And have activities? They¿re telling me that now?10. Advanced Application StrategiesOrganizational advice and obscure last-minute passions for teens and their meddling parents11. Financial AidCan anyone spare $250K?12. DiversityTransgenderism, the Lost Boys of Sudan, North Dakota and more13. WaitingAt this point in the process, your teen is probably not speaking to you, so it¿s time to let go of your controlling ways14. Rejected/DeferredWhat to expect when they¿re rejecting15. AcceptedWhat a relief! Now your child can forget about changing the world and go back to playing video games16. Separation AnxietyIf yoüre the emotional type, skip this chapter17. Bed Bath & Bye-ByeEmpty nests on sale¿20% off18. College Life¿If you want to get laid, go to college. If you want to get an education, go to the library¿¿Frank Zappa19. Round TwoHaving a second child gives you the chance to make the same lame mistakes all over again, plus many new ones20. Barista ReadinessA college degree is fine, but at the end of the day, they¿d better know how to prepare a venti, sugar-free, nonfat, vanilla soy, double-shot, decaf, no-foam, extra-hot, peppermint white chocolate mocha with extra syrupThe Neurotic Parent Glossary...
