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UPDATED 03/14/2011 at 01:00 AM EDT • Originally published 03/14/2011 at 01:00 AM EDT

GETTING MY KID INTO COLLEGE

Andrew Ferguson's memoir shares some advice-and some adventures-from his son's quest to gain admission into college.

1 College fairs are all the same. Once you've seen one, you've seen them all.

2 Demystify the Ivy League by having your kid spend a day with real Ivy Leaguers.

3 Visit all student restrooms on the campus tour; they often unlock the school's secrets.

4 Avoid the Internet as much as you can. There is such a thing as too much advice.

5 RELAX. Chances are overwhelming that your child will be happy wherever he or she ends up.