Comments on: An Update On My New Book http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/05/29/an-update-on-my-new-book/ Decoding Patterns of Success Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:53:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Study Hacks » Blog Archive » I'm Not Stressed About College Admissions, Why Are You? http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/05/29/an-update-on-my-new-book/#comment-15193 Study Hacks » Blog Archive » I'm Not Stressed About College Admissions, Why Are You? Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:21:06 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/05/29/an-update-on-my-new-book/#comment-15193

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]]> By: Kelley http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/05/29/an-update-on-my-new-book/#comment-9714 Kelley Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:24:27 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/05/29/an-update-on-my-new-book/#comment-9714 Wow. You’re talking about my son. Enjoyed his high school journey and never even took an AP class. Got into Cornell Early decision..

]]> By: Melanie http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/05/29/an-update-on-my-new-book/#comment-9123 Melanie Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:58:46 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/05/29/an-update-on-my-new-book/#comment-9123 Fascinating! Your approach converges nicely with a book I’m reading by William Sedlacek, Beyond the Big Test: Noncognitive Assessment in Higher Education 2004. Sedlacek writes for higher ed staff & administrators, advocating for admissions and funding decisions based on an oft-repeated list of “noncognitive factors” correlated with student success:
“1. Positive self-concept
2. Realistic self-appraisal
3. Successfully handling the system
4. Preference for long-term goals
5. Availability of a strong support person
6. Leadership experience
7. Community involvement
8. Knowledge acquired in a field” (outside of class)

Sedlacek shows how to recognize these factors; your books and posts include concrete steps that we can use to develop them in ourselves. Thanks!
~A recovering grind.

]]> By: Maureen http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/05/29/an-update-on-my-new-book/#comment-8962 Maureen Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:33:10 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/05/29/an-update-on-my-new-book/#comment-8962 Congrats on progress so far and thanks for sharing the info about the book.
I am also interested in reading about the book on your blog as you make further progress.
I also use a lot of your scheduling techniques so am interested in that as you successfully juggle a lot of work and commitments.

]]> By: Aurooba http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/05/29/an-update-on-my-new-book/#comment-8956 Aurooba Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:58:45 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/05/29/an-update-on-my-new-book/#comment-8956 Sounds interesting! When do you think it’ll come out, I’d love to read it before I graduated! [I graduate next year]

]]> By: Wilhelm Scream http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/05/29/an-update-on-my-new-book/#comment-8952 Wilhelm Scream Sun, 31 May 2009 15:25:33 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/05/29/an-update-on-my-new-book/#comment-8952 Wow! Sounds exciting! I’m very much looking forward to it.

]]> By: Rachel C. http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/05/29/an-update-on-my-new-book/#comment-8950 Rachel C. Sun, 31 May 2009 01:59:58 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/05/29/an-update-on-my-new-book/#comment-8950 I’m a freshman in high school, and I’ve been following your blog for a while. I used to be really stressed out–I go to a competitive high school–and reading your posts has helped me a lot. I’ve done some of the things you’ve suggested in the past, such as the autopilot schedule and such, quitting laundry list extracurriculars, and it’s made school much more bearable. Next year I’m starting an independent study project in English. (I haven’t picked a subject, but I’m thinking the role of mythological archetypes in literature.) I’m really excited about it. Thank you so much!
Anyway, blabbing aside, good luck with your next book! I’m looking forward to it. Your advice is targeted mostly towards college-age students, so this will be a nice change. Sometimes, it can be difficult to figure out how your suggestions can work for me. Just please say it comes out early 2010! I’m going to be a junior then, and it’ll be a little late for me if it comes out in the fall or winter. (I’ll still be grateful to you for writing it at all, of course–what with your schedule and all.)
Maybe we could also have some sneak peek posts?

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