Event: Finding the College That's Right for You

Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right for You is the follow-up book to Jeffrey Selingo’s 2020 bestseller Who Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions, which was named one of the 100 notable books of the year by the New York Times. 

At a time when the landscape of college admissions is rapidly shifting, Dream School gives families permission to think more broadly about what signals a “good” college and then the tools to discover their dream school. 

Among the topics we’ll cover:

• The need for a back-up plan. From test-optional policies and the rising popularity of early admissions to the overconfidence that leads teenagers to add too many stretch schools to their lists, the need for a wider variety of options or at least a back-up plan is critical. 
• The elite college degree matters less than you think. The belief that selective colleges equal better outcomes after college is fed by several myths, which we’ll dispel.  
• Value over prestige. Families are increasingly deciding to forgo brand-name schools in the pursuit of value at colleges with a better student experience, faculty who care, hands-on learning, and where they can often get a deal on merit aid.  
• A framework for what really matters in college. How to cut through the clutter to find schools that emphasize connection to mentors, hands-on skills for strong job prospects after graduation, and a sense of belonging.

Backed by unparalleled research—and an eye-opening survey of more than 3,000 parents—Dream School also highlights 75 accessible colleges that satisfy the priorities families need to follow these days.

The conversation will be followed by audience Q&A. You don't want to miss this event!