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Life After High School

7 real stories about building your future

The Upgrade book that shows how our students found their path to top universities and careers.
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Life After High School

Why this book matters

Life After High School brings together 7 authentic stories of Upgrade students and how they built their path: from choosing a university to starting careers in fields like business, medicine, engineering, or the arts.

It’s the guide you wish you had before making life-changing decisions: what to study, where to apply, and how to shape a career that fits you.

Discover how students who got into Oxford, Bocconi, TU Delft, UCL, or Harvard thought and what choices they made.

See the clear steps they followed — from their first attempts to their professional success.

Get honest, practical advice you won’t find on Google.

Learn how to build a path that truly fits you, no matter the pressure from those around you.

Discover the careers graduates went on to build, based on their major — and explore the professional opportunities each university path can unlock.

I want the book
“This book made me understand that I don’t have to choose the ‘right path’, but my own path.”
— Student, 12th grade, Bucharest

Case Studies

7 real stories to learn from

Each chapter is a case study – an Upgrade student and their journey from dream, to university, to their first career choices.

Miruna Vlad – Economics & Finance

“I was told that I couldn’t both play tennis and be a smart kid.”

Andrada – Mechanical Engineering & Design

“You’re here, so enjoy it and learn everything about what’s good, bad, beautiful, or ugly.”

Ana Stratan – Biology

“When we diversify the components of our identity, we diversify the way we think.”

Tudor Șerban – Medicine

“I learned to accept that we can’t make people immortal.”

Erik Birinyi – Entrepreneurship & Leadership

“Maybe it’ll be a total failure, maybe I won’t like it—but I won’t have regrets.”

Ioana Oprescu – Architecture

“You need a satisfaction of the mind. You need it so you don’t lose yourself.”

Mara Dimoftă – Software Engineering

“I’ve been told many times that I’d be better off getting married and staying in the kitchen, that physics isn’t for me.”

Constantin Boșînceanu – Harvard Graduate, Founder of Upgrade

“I got into Harvard… and it still wasn’t enough.”

From high school to top universities and careers

Upgrade students have been accepted at universities such as Amherst College, Cambridge, UC Berkeley, TU Delft, and Bocconi. After graduation, they launched careers in diverse fields – from finance and banking in New York, to medicine in the UK, software engineering in the US, architecture in Europe, and entrepreneurship in Romania.

How to get Life After High School

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Frequently asked questions

How much does the book cost?

35 lei + TVA

Why is shipping free?

Because we want it to reach as many students and parents as possible.
 It’s our way of offering real support to those preparing to make important decisions about their university and career path.

How much does shipping cost?

Shipping is free, regardless of location.

How long does delivery take?
Orders are processed quickly — in general, the book arrives within 2–3 business days.
Important: Deliveries start on November 4.
What if I’m not home when the courier arrives?

No problem! You can reschedule the delivery or pick up the package from a nearby collection point.

Who should read this book?

High school students, parents, and anyone searching for their professional direction.
 Whether you plan to apply to a university in Romania or abroad, you’ll find inspiration, practical advice, and real examples.

Take the first step toward your future

Whether you are a student, parent or teacher, you know how confusing the period after high school can be. The book “Life after High School” helps you see what the road looks like — through the eyes of those who have already traveled it.

You will discover real stories about young people from Romania who chose courage instead of fear, and built careers in different countries, fields and universities.
You may not find all the answers in the book, but you will definitely find the inspiration to create your own choices.

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