{"product_id":"dream-school-finding-the-college-thats-right-for-you-9781668056202","title":"Dream School: Finding the College That's Right for You","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWho Gets In and Why\u003c\/i\u003e, a \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003emust-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 \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 \u003ci\u003eDream School \u003c\/i\u003eJeffrey Selingo shifts the spotlight from how colleges pick students to how students can better pick colleges. \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\" \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--\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Organized into three easy-to-digest sections, \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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Destined to become the ultimate guide for families crossing the perilous college admissions landscape, \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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJeffrey Selingo has written about colleges and universities for more than two and a half decades and is a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of three books. \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 \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e. \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 \u003ci\u003eThe Atlantic\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \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 \u003ci\u003eNext\u003c\/i\u003e and cohosts the podcast, \u003ci\u003eFuture U.\u003c\/i\u003e He lives near Washington, DC, with his family.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Scribner Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51589913575698,"sku":"9781668056202","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_10808207-8a73-4a92-ab45-ee5f1ac67938.jpg?v=1756814043","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/dream-school-finding-the-college-thats-right-for-you-9781668056202","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}