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The Price Of Admission (Updated Edition): How America'S Ruling Class Buys Its Way Into Elite Collegesand Who Gets Left Outside
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National Bestseller A Firebreathing, Righteous Attack On The Culture Of Superprivilege.Michael Wolff, Author Of The #1 New York Times Bestseller Fire And Fury, In The New York Times Book Reviewnow With New Reporting On Operation Varsity Bluesin This Explosive And Prescient Book, Based On Three Years Of Investigative Reporting, Pulitzer Prize Winner Daniel Golden Shatters The Myth Of An American Meritocracy. Naming Names, Along With Grades And Test Scores, Golden Lays Bare A Corrupt System In Which Middleclass And Workingclass Whites And Asian Americans Are Routinely Passed Over In Favor Of Wealthy White Students With Lesser Credentialschildren Of Alumni, Big Donors, And Celebrities. He Reveals How A Family Donation Got Jared Kushner Into Harvard, And How Colleges Comply With Title Ix By Giving Scholarships To Rich Women In Patrician Sports Like Horseback Riding And Crew.With A Riveting New Chapter On Operation Varsity Blues, Based On Original Reporting, The Price Of Admission Is A Mustreadnot Only For Parents And Students With A Personal Stake In College Admissions But Also For Those Disturbed By The Growing Divide Between Ordinary And Privileged Americans.Praise For The Price Of Admissiona Disturbing Expos Of The Influence That Wealth And Power Still Exert On Admission To The Nations Most Prestigious Universities.The Washington Postdeserves To Become A Classic.The Economist
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Price of Admission'? A: 'The Price of Admission' discusses how America's elite class influences college admissions, revealing a system that favors wealthy students over more qualified candidates from middle-class and working-class backgrounds.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Price of Admission' is Daniel Golden, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist.
- Q: What is the publication date of the updated edition? A: The updated edition of 'The Price of Admission' was published on September 25, 2007.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Price of Admission' has a total of 400 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', ensuring it is still readable and intact.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Price of Admission' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there any new content in the updated edition? A: Yes, the updated edition includes new reporting, particularly a chapter on Operation Varsity Blues.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The book explores themes of privilege, inequality in college admissions, and the impact of wealth on educational opportunities.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students and parents? A: Yes, 'The Price of Admission' is particularly relevant for parents and students involved in the college admissions process.
- Q: What kind of reviews has the book received? A: 'The Price of Admission' has been praised as a disturbing exposé on the influence of wealth in college admissions and is considered a must-read.