The paperback of the book, out now, has practical pointers for college applicants.

It also has Smitty's list of "40 Overlooked Gems" - colleges that more students should consider.

Here's Smitty's comment on one of those colleges:

“I’ve been impressed by the College of Wooster since the first time I set foot on that inviting, well-maintained campus. The students were easily approachable, I found a real sense of community, and I saw that the college does a remarkable job of fostering student activities.

“I was pleased when an alum from my high school reported that she loved the College of Wooster. The school encourages student-faculty relationships. And the requirement that all students undertake an independent study project means that Wooster’s grads are prepared with the tools for life-long learning.”

– Gwyeth Smith, Jr., the subject of Acceptance: A Legendary Guidance Counselor Helps Seven Students Find the Right Colleges – and Find Themselves (Penguin Books).