When one of the education world’s most knowledgeable and respected college counselors shares tips for soon-to-be college seniors based on the most recent admissions trends, those students (and their parents) would be wise to heed the advice. And that’s exactly what you’ll find in Patrick O’Connor’s “College Advice for Next Year’s Seniors.” None of the steps he recommends are particularly difficult to execute. But all of them will contribute to a less stressful, more successful application process.