Reviews
"The most honest, most helpful book I've ever read on applying to college." - Adam Grant, Wharton professor and New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Originals "This book is incredible. I have read dozens of books about college admissions and this one is exceptional in its honesty and insight. It both answers the questions that parents and students truly have and reminds us all of what is really important." - Lisa Heffernan, New York Times bestselling author and co-author of Grown & Flown "Becky Munsterer Sabky is an expert on college admissions - an insider generous enough to share her experiences behind the closed doors of ivy league college admissions. Valedictorians at the Gate is the perfect combination of story, information, and advice, offering a much-needed dose of sanity around the process of college admissions." - Jessica Lahey, New York Times bestselling author of The Gift of Failure " Valedictorians at the Gate isn't just an unmissable guide for every budding college applicant (and anxious parent); this is essential reading for all of us. Ms. Sabky draws upon her rich experience as an Ivy League admissions director to illuminate the strange and shadowed world of admits, denys, and defers. With humor, empathy, and keen insight, she shows us what matters, and what doesn't, at the threshold of higher education." - Adam Benforado, professor and New York Times bestselling author of Unfair, "The most honest, most helpful book I've ever read on applying to college." - Adam Grant, Wharton professor and New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Originals "This book is incredible. I have read dozens of books about college admissions and this one is exceptional in its honesty and insight. It both answers the questions that parents and students truly have and reminds us all of what is really important." - Lisa Heffernan, New York Times bestselling author and coauthor of Grown & Flown "Becky Munsterer Sabky is an expert on college admissions - an insider generous enough to share her experiences behind the closed doors of ivy league college admissions. Valedictorians at the Gate is the perfect combination of story, information, and advice, offering a much-needed dose of sanity around the process of college admissions." - Jessica Lahey, New York Times bestselling author of The Gift of Failure " Valedictorians at the Gate isn't just an unmissable guide for every budding college applicant (and anxious parent), it is essential reading for all of us. Ms. Sabky draws upon her rich experience as an Ivy League admissions director to illuminate the strange and shadowed world of admits, denies, and defers. With humor, empathy, and keen insight, she shows us what matters, and what doesn't, at the threshold of higher education." - Adam Benforado, professor of law, Drexel University, and New York Times bestselling author of Unfair, "The most honest, most helpful book I've ever read on applyoing to college." - Adam Grant, Wharton professor and New York Times bestselling author of THINK AGAIN and ORIGINALS "Becky Munsterer Sabky is an expert on college admissions - an insider generous enough to share her experiences behind the closed doors of ivy league college admissions. Valedictorians at the Gate is the perfect combination of story, information, and advice, offering a much-needed dose of sanity around the process of college admissions." - Jessica Lahey, New York Times bestselling author of The Gift of Failure " Valedictorians at the Gate isn't just an unmissable guide for every budding college applicant (and anxious parent); this is essential reading for all of us. Ms. Sabky draws upon her rich experience as an Ivy League admissions director to illuminate the strange and shadowed world of admits, denys, and defers. With humor, empathy, and keen insight, she shows us what matters, and what doesn't, at the threshold of higher education." - Adam Benforado, professor and New York Times bestselling author of Unfair, "Drawing on 13 years of experience as an admissions officer, Sabky offers practical, down-to-earth advice about choosing a college, navigating the application process, and deciding which college to attend." --Kirkus " [Sabky] offers valuable insight into how colleges try to build competitive pools of future students by focusing on diversity, selectivity, and college needs. Her work is engaging, edifying, and even humorous at times." --Library Journal " Sabky share[s] helpful college tips for those navigating the process without pricey consultants." --St. Louis Post-Dispatch "The most honest, most helpful book I've ever read on applying to college." -- Adam Grant, Wharton professor and New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Originals "This book is incredible. I have read dozens of books about college admissions and this one is exceptional in its honesty and insight. It both answers the questions that parents and students truly have and reminds us all of what is really important." -- Lisa Heffernan, New York Times bestselling author and coauthor of Grown & Flown "Becky Munsterer Sabky is an expert on college admissions - an insider generous enough to share her experiences behind the closed doors of ivy league college admissions. Valedictorians at the Gate is the perfect combination of story, information, and advice, offering a much-needed dose of sanity around the process of college admissions." -- Jessica Lahey, New York Times bestselling author of The Gift of Failure " Valedictorians at the Gate isn't just an unmissable guide for every budding college applicant (and anxious parent), it is essential reading for all of us. Ms. Sabky draws upon her rich experience as an Ivy League admissions director to illuminate the strange and shadowed world of admits, denies, and defers. With humor, empathy, and keen insight, she shows us what matters, and what doesn't, at the threshold of higher education." -- Adam Benforado, professor of law, Drexel University, and New York Times bestselling author of Unfair, "The most honest, most helpful book I've ever read on applying to college." - Adam Grant, Wharton professor and New York Times bestselling author of THINK AGAIN and ORIGINALS "Becky Munsterer Sabky is an expert on college admissions - an insider generous enough to share her experiences behind the closed doors of ivy league college admissions. Valedictorians at the Gate is the perfect combination of story, information, and advice, offering a much-needed dose of sanity around the process of college admissions." - Jessica Lahey, New York Times bestselling author of The Gift of Failure " Valedictorians at the Gate isn't just an unmissable guide for every budding college applicant (and anxious parent); this is essential reading for all of us. Ms. Sabky draws upon her rich experience as an Ivy League admissions director to illuminate the strange and shadowed world of admits, denys, and defers. With humor, empathy, and keen insight, she shows us what matters, and what doesn't, at the threshold of higher education." - Adam Benforado, professor and New York Times bestselling author of Unfair, "The most honest, most helpful book I've ever read on applying to college." - Adam Grant, Wharton professor and New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Originals "Becky Munsterer Sabky is an expert on college admissions - an insider generous enough to share her experiences behind the closed doors of ivy league college admissions. Valedictorians at the Gate is the perfect combination of story, information, and advice, offering a much-needed dose of sanity around the process of college admissions." - Jessica Lahey, New York Times bestselling author of The Gift of Failure " Valedictorians at the Gate isn't just an unmissable guide for every budding college applicant (and anxious parent); this is essential reading for all of us. Ms. Sabky draws upon her rich experience as an Ivy League admissions director to illuminate the strange and shadowed world of admits, denys, and defers. With humor, empathy, and keen insight, she shows us what matters, and what doesn't, at the threshold of higher education." - Adam Benforado, professor and New York Times bestselling author of Unfair, "Becky Munsterer Sabky is an expert on college admissions - an insider generous enough to share her experiences behind the closed doors of ivy league college admissions. Valedictorians at the Gate is the perfect combination of story, information, and advice, offering a much-needed dose of sanity around the process of college admissions." - Jessica Lahey, New York Times bestselling author of The Gift of Failure " Valedictorians at the Gate isn't just an unmissable guide for every budding college applicant (and anxious parent); this is essential reading for all of us. Ms. Sabky draws upon her rich experience as an Ivy League admissions director to illuminate the strange and shadowed world of admits, denys, and defers. With humor, empathy, and keen insight, she shows us what matters, and what doesn't, at the threshold of higher education." - Adam Benforado, professor and New York Times bestselling author of Unfair, "Drawing on 13 years of experience as an admissions officer, Sabky offers practical, down-to-earth advice about choosing a college, navigating the application process, and deciding which college to attend." --Kirkus " [Sabky] offers valuable insight into how colleges try to build competitive pools of future students by focusing on diversity, selectivity, and college needs. Her work is engaging, edifying, and even humorous at times." --Library Journal " Sabky share[s] helpful college tips for those navigating the process without pricey consultants." --St. Louis Post-Dispatch "The most honest, most helpful book I've ever read on applying to college." -- Adam Grant, Wharton professor and New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Originals "This book is incredible. I have read dozens of books about college admissions and this one is exceptional in its honesty and insight. It both answers the questions that parents and students truly have and reminds us all of what is really important." -- Lisa Heffernan, New York Times bestselling author and coauthor of Grown and Flown "Becky Munsterer Sabky is an expert on college admissions - an insider generous enough to share her experiences behind the closed doors of ivy league college admissions. Valedictorians at the Gate is the perfect combination of story, information, and advice, offering a much-needed dose of sanity around the process of college admissions." -- Jessica Lahey, New York Times bestselling author of The Gift of Failure " Valedictorians at the Gate isn't just an unmissable guide for every budding college applicant (and anxious parent), it is essential reading for all of us. Ms. Sabky draws upon her rich experience as an Ivy League admissions director to illuminate the strange and shadowed world of admits, denies, and defers. With humor, empathy, and keen insight, she shows us what matters, and what doesn't, at the threshold of higher education." -- Adam Benforado, professor of law, Drexel University, and New York Times bestselling author of Unfair
