The Curmudgeon's Guide to College Admissions

The Curmudgeon's Guide to College Admissions

About the Substack

Applying to college is not an emergency and other practical tips for parents of high schoolers from a former admissions officer, private college counselor, and author of The Golden Ticket: A Life in College Admissions Essays.

Free Subscription Benefits

• Occasional public posts

Paid Subcription Benefits

• Access to full archive
• Post comments and join the community
• Monthly video meetings and access to chat

Paid Subscription Plans

• $100 a year
• $10 a month

About Irena Smith

High school underachiever, logophile, (former) Stanford admissions officer, (former) college counselor, writer. Author of The Golden Ticket: A Life in College Admissions Essays (a memoir).