What surprised you most about the admissions process as described in the book? Were there moments that made you rethink your assumptions or expectations about how decisions are made?

When I was reading this book, I went through various emotions, such as being surprised, laughing, being shocked, and even being frustrated in some cases. It completely changed my mind towards the “holistic admission” process and “brand-name” top colleges. The thing I surprised most is that there is no system or rule in the selection […]