[FAT ENVELOPE FRENZY] makes for an engaging book that every parent with a high-school student will want to read... The reader ends up rooting for each of these kids, which lends the narrative a bit of dramatic tension, and Ms Jager-Hyman tells their stories with unfailing sympathy in an earnest, straightforward style.”

— The Wall Street Journal

This is not just another how-to book for Ivy-angsting applicants and parents. Joie Jager-Hyman’s engaging stories of real students provide a much-needed reminder that the road taken may mean more than the destination, and---whatever the college-admission outcomes--there are many such roads to happiness and success.”

— Sally Rubenstone, Senior Counselor, CollegeConfidential.com

Jager-Hyman looks at all aspects of the admissions process, from test preparation to the value of extracurricular activities, also examining what role class, race, legacy (alumni or benefactor), and intelligence (SAT and GPA) play in students' acceptance into the Ivy League schools. She invites us to read the students' essays, sit in on their interviews, accompany them on their campus visits, and, finally, witness the highly anticipated moment of their acceptance, rejection, or deferral. Recommended for libraries with strong education, college, or career collections.”

— Library Journal

You'll find the students, and Jager-Hyman's commentary about them, fascinating.”

— The Bergen Record

[Fat Envelope Frenzy] focuses on the student perspective of the college admissions process.”

— The Dartmouth

Fat Envelope Frenzy is an insider's guide to demystifying the Ivy League treasure map; at the same time, it exposes the behind the scenes pressures and machinations that undermine what is supposed to be a meritocratic process. It will rivet all readers and make everyone who applies to an Ivy League college - whether they are accepted or not - feel infinitely better and infinitely wiser. Unmissable.”

— Naomi Wolf, bestselling author of The End of America

Fat Envelope Frenzy pushes beyond the mystery and anxiety around competitive college admissions to reveal the real story beyond--smart, eager kids with big dreams. Joie Jager-Hyman manages a variety of compelling stories with the compassion of a friend and the savvy of a higher education expert. Every college-hopeful and loving parent should read this book.”

— Courtney E. Martin, author of Perfect Girls, Starving Daughters

Talented and empathetic author, Joie Jager-Hyman, explores the makings of five wonder kids, revealing the behind-the-scenes drama and pressure, exposing the humanity and normalcy of even the most extraordinary. You will root for each kid and want to give them a hug at the same time. Joie's writing is smart, incisive, engaging and fun. Fat Envelope Frenzy is like a great reality TV show without the exploitation.”

— Kimberlee Auerbach, author of The Devil, The Lovers & Me: My Life in Tarot