How much would writing a book help?

Applying to College
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<p>With an average ACT score of 27, you don’t have much chance of getting into the few colleges that factor ECs into admission. Those are the most competitive colleges – places like Harvard and Amherst, colleges where accepted students average scores are in the 30s.</p>

<p>I would not buy an ACT prep book by a high school student unless the student had scored at least a 35. There are plenty of reputable ACT prep books. There would be no reason to buy one by a high school student unless that student had an exceptionally high score.</p>

<p>I think that if what the OP is trying to do is increase his/her chances of getting into top colleges, it would be better if the OP spent their time raising their ACT score, not writing a book.</p>

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<p>As an alumni interviewer for my college, I have to tell you that I am extremely skeptical of self-published books (particularly ones written by an applicant who doesn’t appear to have any special expertise in the field). I completely agree with northstarmom–use your time to study for the ACT and get a higher score.</p>

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<p>my parents always tell me only peer reviewed books/articles are being valued.
Plus, an ACT prep book??? come on!
I don’t mean to be rude. but it’s not worth it - money and time you put in.</p>