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Who Gets in and Why : A Year Inside College Admissions by Jeffrey Selingo (2020, Hardcover)
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PublisherScribner
ISBN-101982116293
ISBN-139781982116293
eBay Product ID (ePID)26038608024
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Number of Pages320 Pages
Publication NameWho Gets in and Why : a Year inside College Admissions
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2020
SubjectEducational Policy & Reform / General, Evaluation & Assessment, Higher, Administration / Higher
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaEducation
AuthorJeffrey Selingo
FormatHardcover
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Reviews"In this meticulously researched and evenhanded book, the author provides a unique mix of in-depth reporting, insight, and advice that may save readers needless frustration and thousands of dollars. One of the best books on college admissions in recent memory." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred), "The college admissions process can seem like a locked vault, but Jeff Selingo has found the key. He unleashes the full force of his reporting and storytelling skills to demystify--and humanize--the journey from high school applicant to college freshman. Whether you're a student, parent, or educator, this book is an illuminating and essential read." --Daniel H. Pink, New York Times bestselling author of When , Drive , and A Whole New Mind, "A valuable outsider-as-insider's eye view of the college admission process, spotlighting what applicants will never see. Pushing past the fairy tale of how a student's application is reviewed, Selingo finds more. For the dedicated professionals who do this tireless work, the students and parents trying to understand it, and anyone in between, there are great lessons to be learned here." --Emmi Harward, Executive Director of the Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools, "In his fascinating and timely book Who Gets in and Why Jeff Selingo breaks the seal on college admissions to reveal what really goes on, who gets a special look and why, what the colleges have at stake, and how a student can put their best foot forward. Frank and reassuring, Selingo presents a thoughtful critique of an outmoded system along with sound advice for students and parents who have little choice but to play by these rules." --Julie Lythcott-Haims, author of How to Raise an Adult, "This absorbing book delves into the sometimes enigmatic world of college admissions...an invaluable tool for college-bound students and their families, guidance counselors, and college admissions personnel." -- Library Journal (starred review), "Jeff Selingo has done it again. Amid increasingly loud calls for transparency in college admissions, and a growing suspicion among the public that the process is unfair, Selingo has managed to lift the veil from the 'inner sanctum,' showing how admission officers deal with the challenges presented by talented and diverse applicants. From the committee rooms that Selingo has penetrated come stories of compassion for students balanced by institutional priorities and mandates. Who Gets In and Why offers a great insider's view, making a complex process much easier to understand." --Robert Massa, former Dean of Enrollment, Johns Hopkins University, "Comprehensive and ultimately reassuring...Anxious parents and students will be buoyed by this richly detailed and lucidly written guide." -- Publishers Weekly, "A fascinating, useful, and important book--fascinating because of its wealth of vividly reported detail on how the college-admission system works (for instance, why little Amherst College admits more athletes than mighty University of Alabama), useful because of its clear-eyed view of how students and families can calmly get through the winnowing process, and important because higher education has become so central to American opportunity and mobility." --James Fallows, National Correspondent for The Atlantic, "Very accessible and quite accurate...Selingo's backstage view of the process at Emory is particularly strong. He adeptly pinpoints how an institution's priorities, goals, and needs cause equally deserving applicants to frequently meet with different outcomes. This book will be a great resource for parents." --Rick Hazelton, Director of College Advising, The Hotchkiss School, "An important book that shines a clarifying light into the mystifying corners of the college admissions process. Jeff Selingo gives students and their families much-needed perspective on how things really work behind the scenes." --Jill Madenberg, author of Love the Journey to College, "Jeff Selingo has done it again....[he's] managed to lift the veil from the 'inner sanctum,' showing how admission officers deal with the challenges presented by talented and diverse applicants. From the committee rooms that Selingo has penetrated come stories of compassion for students balanced by institutional priorities and mandates. Who Gets In and Why offers a great insider's view, making a complex process much easier to understand." --Robert Massa, former Dean of Enrollment, Johns Hopkins University, "For nearly twenty years, Jeff Selingo has been one of America's most trusted voices on higher education. This is his finest work. He pulls back the curtain on all the code words, awkward secrets, and noble hopes associated with college admissions today. Each chapter can help college-bound families turn confusion into clarity." --George Anders, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of You Can Do Anything and The Rare Find, "In Who Gets in and Why , Jeff Selingo addresses the tyranny of selective admissions and its inordinate social and emotional impact on the more than 90% of students who enroll in non-selective schools. He depicts the agony and the ecstasy of the selective admissions process, questions why we're all hostage to it, and offers insightful ways to avoid getting caught in the madness. Bravo!" --Deborah Quazzo, Managing Partner of GSV Advisors
SynopsisFrom an expert on higher education and the author of the New York Times bestseller There Is Life After College, comes a revealing look at college admissions that draws on embedded observations of admissions officers and yields practical advice and helpful strategies for navigating the system. For many, the college admissions process feels like a zero-sum game. For frustrated parents and their heartbroken teenagers who've been rejected by their top school, searching and applying to college has become a nightmare. Admissions scandals are front-page news. But the reality is, there are plenty of spots available at US campuses for the nearly 2 million high school graduates who plan to attend college. In Who Gets In and Why higher education expert Jeffrey Selingo pulls back the curtain on the mysterious, sometimes bizarre, inner workings of the college admissions process and shows that it's much easier to get into a quality institution than you think. Success in college is about how you go, not just where you go. Sitting at the same table as evaluating admissions officers from three very different schools during the 2018-2019 academic year--Emory University (large private), Davidson College (small private), and University of Washington (large public)--Selingo carefully studies how decision makers make their calls. He also follows select students and their parents through their journey, from Fall recruitment to Spring selection season, shedding light on the motivations and priorities of those who can make the process easier or more difficult, including guidance counselors, college marketers, and rankers. One surprising truth: getting in is often not about the applicant but about the college. While many believe admissions is based on a student's ability, Who Gets In and Why shows that it never was, and likely never will be. In a scenario where 30,000 applicants compete for 1,450 spots, schools are driven by a confluence of competing priorities, including how they rank in the pecking order of higher education. That status often dictates how they choose to compete, raising questions about fairness that will continue to be debated for a long time. There is hope though. Once you understand the admissions process as explained by Seligno, you'll be better able to win acceptance from the college of your choice., From award-winning higher education journalist and New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Selingo comes a revealing look from inside the admissions office--one that identifies surprising strategies that will aid in the college search. Getting into a top-ranked college has never seemed more impossible, with acceptance rates at some elite universities dipping into the single digits. In Who Gets In and Why , journalist and higher education expert Jeffrey Selingo dispels entrenched notions of how to compete and win at the admissions game, and reveals that teenagers and parents have much to gain by broadening their notion of what qualifies as a "good college." Hint: it's not all about the sticker on the car window. Selingo, who was embedded in three different admissions offices--a selective private university, a leading liberal arts college, and a flagship public campus--closely observed gatekeepers as they made their often agonizing and sometimes life-changing decisions. He also followed select students and their parents, and he traveled around the country meeting with high school counselors, marketers, behind-the-scenes consultants, and college rankers. While many have long believed that admissions is merit-based, rewarding the best students, Who Gets In and Why presents a more complicated truth, showing that "who gets in" is frequently more about the college's agenda than the applicant. In a world where thousands of equally qualified students vie for a fixed number of spots at elite institutions, admissions officers often make split-second decisions based on a variety of factors--like diversity, money, and, ultimately, whether a student will enroll if accepted. One of the most insightful books ever about "getting in" and what higher education has become, Who Gets In and Why not only provides an unusually intimate look at how admissions decisions get made, but guides prospective students on how to honestly assess their strengths and match with the schools that will best serve their interests.
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- 26 Jan, 2021
A very well written book based on interviews of the insiders.
A very well written book based on interviews of the insiders.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 08 Jun, 2021
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