{"product_id":"dream-school-finding-the-college-thats-right-for-you","title":"Dream School: Finding the College That's Right for You","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSelected by NPR as a Book We Love for 2025\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Jeff Selingo has a radically different map to college success.\"\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Michael Smerconish, CNN\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"If you are the parent of a high school student, a cool aunt or uncle who always knows what to say, a high school guidance counselor or a grandparent who's picking up part of the college tab, then this is the book for you. And if you are a student thinking about college? Read it to help you decide what you really care about before you throw big money into a prestige trap that might have nothing to do with who you really are and what you want to do in life.\"\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Michel Martin, host of NPR's \u003ci\u003eMorning Edition\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"What makes Selingo's book essential isn't just its puncturing of admissions mythology, but its practical framework for identifying what he calls the real dream schools--and he names names in the Appendix.\"\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Ann Kirschner, \u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"[\n\u003ci\u003eDream School\u003c\/i\u003e] serves as a roadmap for families facing the daunting admission process.\"\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--MSNBC \u003ci\u003eMorning Joe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Insightful...actionable advice...Selingo effectively exposes how the American '\"elite college or bust\" mentality' damages students, the education system, and the professional world.\"\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e (Starred Review)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"This one will make the difference in who applies to colleges, how they do it, and why....Selingo breaks down stereotypes and assumptions about the real value of schools so students can make informed decisions, based less on false notions of prestige and more on what will pay off for them as they receive degrees and move onto the next phase of their personal and professional lives.\"\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Part myth-buster, part blueprint, \n\u003ci\u003eDream School\u003c\/i\u003e offers families a clear, research-backed path to a meaningful college experience that is worth the investment. \n\u003ci\u003eDream School\u003c\/i\u003e is more than a book--it's a movement aimed at redefining college admissions.\"\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Jennifer Breheny Wallace, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eNever Enough\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"An essential book. The college search, always bewildering, has grown more baffling than ever. Combining deep research with human-scale storytelling, Selingo makes sense of it all--explaining not just what students and families can do to improve their odds, but also, how the process got so messed up in the first place.\"\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Paul Tough, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eHow Children Succeed\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Inequality Machine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Amid the clamor of college admissions angst, Jeff Selingo is a voice of calm and clarity.\n\u003ci\u003e Dream School\u003c\/i\u003e is the book we've been waiting for to help families broaden their lens and focus their perspective on what matters most.\"\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Ned Johnson, bestselling coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Selingo masterfully examines why a student's ideal college choice isn't always initially obvious....A must-read for students and parents navigating the complex college selection process.\"\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Gene Block, former Chancellor of UCLA\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A dream resource for any student and family choosing among college opportunities....With clear-eyed discussions of topics like admission rates, costs, debt, and career preparation, \n\u003ci\u003eDream School\u003c\/i\u003e will inform and empower its readers--and inspire them.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Daniel R. Porterfield, President and CEO of The Aspen Institute and author of \u003ci\u003eMindset Matters: The Power of College to Activate Lifelong Growth\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Incredibly informative, highly engaging, thoroughly researched, and deeply empathetic. This book delivers on every level. A must read for anyone supporting a college applicant or looking to better understand the admissions process and how it impacts our kids' future success.\"\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Lindsey Pollak, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eGetting from College to Career: Your Essential Guide to Succeeding in the Real World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"\n\u003ci\u003eDream School \u003c\/i\u003eis the desperately needed, level-headed college admissions guide that we have been waiting for. Jeff Selingo's sane and seasoned voice cuts through the madness.\"\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Lisa Damour, PhD, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Emotional Lives of Teenagers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJeffrey Selingo has written about colleges and universities for more than two and a half decades and is a \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of three books. \n\u003ci\u003eWho Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions\u003c\/i\u003e takes readers inside the admissions offices of three selective universities and was named among the 100 Notable Books of the year by \n\u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e. \n\u003ci\u003eDream School: Finding the College That's Right For You\u003c\/i\u003e is based on two-plus years of research and an original survey of more than 3,000 parents. A regular contributor to \n\u003ci\u003eThe Atlantic\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, Jeff is a special advisor to the president and professor of practice at Arizona State University. He also writes a biweekly newsletter on all things higher ed called \n\u003ci\u003eNext\u003c\/i\u003e and cohosts the podcast, \n\u003ci\u003eFuture U.\u003c\/i\u003e He lives near Washington, DC, with his family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller!\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrom the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWho Gets In and Why\u003c\/i\u003e, a must-have playbook for families coping with a more stressful era of startling low admission rates and sky-high prices--one that widens the aperture beyond the Top 25 schools and connects students, parents, and counselors with quality, affordable choices.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAttending college has long been a rite of passage for millions of teens and a bedrock of the American dream. But that well-worn path has lately taken a wrong turn, denying admission even to super-achievers and putting intolerable stress on family finances. Now, in \n\u003ci\u003eDream School \u003c\/i\u003eJeffrey Selingo shifts the spotlight from how colleges pick students to how students can better pick colleges. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With test-optional policies and grade inflation leveling the playing field for applicants, getting into prestigious schools has become a kind of lottery. \"Plan A\" \n\u003ci\u003emay \u003c\/i\u003ework out, but increasingly it isn't--so Selingo urges families to ditch the \"Top 25 or bust\" mindset and look beyond the usual suspects. Hidden-gem schools with incredible value and rich opportunities are waiting to be discovered. Backed by unparalleled research--and an eye-opening survey of more than 3,000 parents--\n\u003ci\u003eDream School\u003c\/i\u003e reveals what really matters in a college: strong job prospects after graduation, hands-on learning experiences, and a sense of belonging. To help students find their perfect match, Selingo highlights 75 accessible and affordable colleges that will satisfy those priorities. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Organized into three easy-to-digest sections, \n\u003ci\u003eDream School\u003c\/i\u003e explains why elite college degrees turn out to matter less than you think, why many parents and students are choosing value over prestige, and how to make sure the degree really pays off. In these pages, Selingo's engaging style and expert insights turn what is often an unnavigable maze into a clear roadmap. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Destined to become the ultimate guide for families crossing the perilous college admissions landscape, \n\u003ci\u003eDream School\u003c\/i\u003e isn't just a book--it's a lifeline for those who can find themselves trapped in an overwhelming process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 06\/09\/2025 (EAN 9781668056202, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 08\/01\/2025 pg. 76 (EAN 9781668056202, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eSelingo, Jeffrey\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJeffrey Selingo has written about colleges and universities for more than two and a half decades and is a \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of three books. \n\u003ci\u003eWho Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions\u003c\/i\u003e takes readers inside the admissions offices of three selective universities and was named among the 100 Notable Books of the year by \n\u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e. \n\u003ci\u003eDream School: Finding the College That's Right For You\u003c\/i\u003e is based on two-plus years of research and an original survey of more than 3,000 parents. 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