I'd argue the author didn't really sneak in. I think graduating high school seniors are held to a different standard than working adults - which the author tec

I'd argue the author didn't really sneak in. I think graduating high school seniors are held to a different standard than working adults - which the author technically was. But, the strategy is good. I did almost the same thing. I took graduate CS classes and was later accepted into SEAS at Columbia. I ended up going to another school that worked with my commute better but, if you are set on going to a specific school, establishing a relationship there will help you - but only if you get good grades :-) You still have to prove you are serious about the education.