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Who Gets In And Why: A Year Inside College Admissions
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From Awardwinning Higher Education Journalist And New York Times Bestselling Author Jeffrey Selingo Comes A Revealing Look From Inside The Admissions Officeone That Identifies Surprising Strategies That Will Aid In The College Search.Getting Into A Topranked 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: Its Not All About The Sticker On The Car Window.Selingo, Who Was Embedded In Three Different Admissions Officesa Selective Private University, A Leading Liberal Arts College, And A Flagship Public Campusclosely Observed Gatekeepers As They Made Their Often Agonizing And Sometimes Lifechanging Decisions. He Also Followed Select Students And Their Parents, And He Traveled Around The Country Meeting With High School Counselors, Marketers, Behindthescenes Consultants, And College Rankers.While Many Have Long Believed That Admissions Is Meritbased, Rewarding The Best Students, Who Gets In And Why Presents A More Complicated Truth, Showing That Who Gets In Is Frequently More About The Colleges 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 Splitsecond Decisions Based On A Variety Of Factorslike 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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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Who Gets In and Why'? A: The book focuses on the intricacies of college admissions, revealing the strategies and factors that influence acceptance decisions at top-ranked universities.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Who Gets In and Why'? A: The author is Jeffrey Selingo, an award-winning higher education journalist and New York Times bestselling author.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from this book? A: Readers will gain insights into the admissions process, including how decisions are made and what factors play a role beyond academic merit.
- Q: Is 'Who Gets In and Why' suitable for high school students? A: Yes, the book is particularly useful for high school students and their parents as it helps them understand how to navigate the college admissions landscape.
- Q: How many pages does 'Who Gets In and Why' have? A: The book has 320 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on September 15, 2020.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Does the author provide real-life examples in the book? A: Yes, Jeffrey Selingo shares observations from his experiences in admissions offices and insights from students and counselors.
- Q: What is the item condition of this book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: In which category is 'Who Gets In and Why' classified? A: The book is classified under the category of Administration.