How to Be a High School Superstar
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Product details
- ISBN 9780241808245
- Weight: 350g
- Dimensions: 129 x 198mm
- Publication Date: 27 Aug 2026
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
Reject the cookie-cutter path and build a remarkable future on your own terms
Getting into higher education can feel overwhelming. The pressure to achieve top grades, join endless activities and stand out in every way can quickly lead to stress and burnout.
In How to Be a High School Superstar, Cal Newport - bestselling author and Professor at Georgetown University - shows why this ‘do everything’ approach doesn’t work. Instead, he offers a smarter, research-backed path to success - one that delivers results without sacrificing your sanity or social life.
Drawing on real student success stories and expert insight, Newport reveals how to stand out by focusing on what truly matters.
Through his relaxed superstar approach, you’ll learn how to:
- Free up your time and escape overscheduling
- Focus on a few meaningful pursuits
- Build original projects that set you apart. Be interesting, not just busy
The result? A more balanced, accomplished life and a powerful edge in university admissions and beyond.
