<p>I was talking with a friend a few weeks back. We're both aspiring writers, and the conversation turned toward our work. I asked my friend to read over this pseudo-novel I've written, and he said that he really enjoyed it, and would consider buying it if I ever published. Granted, publishing a novel as a sophomore in high school is equivalent to Morehead State's chances of winning the tournament (which are, at this point, 0%). But I was thinking, if by some miracle I could get this thing published, how would that affect me as far as college goes?</p>
<p>WOW. That would be AMAZING.</p>
<p>You and a college counselor that charges her customers about $50K had the same idea. She counseled a young woman to write a book, introduced her to a publisher and indeed she got a book published. She got a deal for more books. She got into Harvard! During her freshman year it was discovered she had plagiarized the book. True story.</p>
<p>This has been done. There are 2 kids currently at Harvard that had best selling books in Asia. Why not try.</p>
<p>if it's universally hated then i'm sure the college admission officer's choice will be a snap. i wouldn't worry.</p>