Teens and parents feeling the pressure and uncertainty of college applications will want to hear what Irena Smith learned through experience. The former Stanford University admissions officer will offer clarity and insight during her Ocean County Library virtual author talk on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2 p.m.
She will present helpful ways to undertake the admissions process, help preserve parent-teen relationships and help teens define success on their own terms rather than chasing the elusive “golden ticket.”
In her 2023 memoir The Golden Ticket: A Life in College Admissions Essays, Smith chronicles her dual roles as a…
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