1140:刘亦婷的家长认为，能够被哈佛录取是个神话一般的故事，只有素质最全面，能力最出色，表现最杰出的学生才能被哈佛录取。可实际上呢？大家读过本书后就会发现，即便是普通的学生，只要策划得法，加上一点点运气，也能够大摇大摆地进入哈佛大学。 ("Liu Yiting's parents claim that being accepted to Harvard is a fabulous story, and that only a student with the most well-rounded character, outstanding abilities, and most remarkable performance could be accepted. But in actuality? After reading this book everyone will realize that even if one is an average student, all one needs to do is apply the right strategy and, with a little bit of luck, can easily get into Harvard.")
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research-like notes and diary entries, which Liu and her parents began recording and saving before Liu was in first grade. Liu herself helped edit the book, and wrote several of the later chapters.
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