The Golden Ticket: A Life in College Admissions Essays

Irena Smith, PhD | Author, College Admission Counselor

College admissions expert and author Irena Smith has spent over two decades in the world of high-stakes college admissions—first as a Stanford admissions officer, then as an independent college counselor in Silicon Valley. In her new book, "The Golden Ticket: A Life in College Admissions Essays," Irena explores the disconnect between our achievement-driven culture and young people who struggle to fit into that culture, and suggests a broader, more generous way to define success.