Reviews

Getting In by Jennifer Finney Boylan

jeslyncat's review against another edition

4.0

A funny look at college admissions and high expectations, this book comes across as simple but brings a lot of the plot and story.

choirqueer's review against another edition

5.0

I read this book several times when I was in high school, preparing for my own college admissions adventure. I hadn't thought about it in years. Then by sheer coincidence I discovered it at the library...and it wasn't until AFTER I had grabbed it and taken it home with me that I realized that the author is Jennifer Finney Boylan -- whose memoirs I've been devouring in the last few months! -- under her former name. It was great to revisit this story at a completely different time in my life, and with a deeper appreciation for the author. I have to say, it probably isn't a story I would have especially enjoyed if I had picked the book up for the first time today with no connection as to who the author is -- but I loved reading it nonetheless.