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Barcode37821002548259
StatusOn Order
LocationMarshall District
TitleDream school : finding the college that's right for you / Jeffrey Selingo.
AuthorSelingo, Jeffrey J., author.
Call No378 SEL
CollectionAdult New Arrivals
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International Standard Book Number 9781668056202
International Standard Book Number 1668056208
Dewey Decimal Classification Number 378
Personal Name Selingo, Jeffrey J., author.
Title Statement Dream school : finding the college that's right for you / Jeffrey Selingo.
Edition Statement First Scribner hardcover edition.
Imprint New York : Scribner, 2025.
Physical Description xi, 338 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Summary, Etc. "Attending 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 Dream School Jeffrey Selingo shifts the spotlight from how colleges pick students to how students can better pick colleges. 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" may work 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 -- Dream School 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. Organized into three easy-to-digest sections, Dream School 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." -- Provided by publisher.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term College students.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Universities and colleges.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term College choice.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term College costs.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term College environment.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term College majors.
Index Term-Genre/Form Informational works.
Index Term-Genre/Form Instructional and educational works.

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