Dream School

“Insightful…actionable advice…Selingo effectively exposes how the American ‘“elite college or bust” mentality’ damages students, the education system, and the professional world.” –Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)

“Part myth-buster, part blueprint, Dream School offers families a clear, research-backed path to a meaningful college experience that is worth the investment. Dream School is more than a book–it’s a movement aimed at redefining college admissions.” –Jennifer Breheny Wallace, New York Times bestselling author of Never Enough

“An essential book. The college search, always bewildering, has grown more baffling than ever. Combining deep research with human-scale storytelling, Selingo makes sense of it all–explaining not just what students and families can do to improve their odds, but also, how the process got so messed up in the first place.” –Paul Tough, bestselling author of How Children Succeed and The Inequality Machine

“Amid the clamor of college admissions angst, Jeff Selingo is a voice of calm and clarity. Dream School is the book we’ve been waiting for to help families broaden their lens and focus their perspective on what matters most.” –Ned Johnson, bestselling coauthor of The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives

“Selingo masterfully examines why a student’s ideal college choice isn’t always initially obvious….A must-read for students and parents navigating the complex college selection process.” –Gene Block, former Chancellor of UCLA

“A dream resource for any student and family choosing among college opportunities….With clear-eyed discussions of topics like admission rates, costs, debt, and career preparation, Dream School will inform and empower its readers–and inspire them.” –Daniel R. Porterfield, President and CEO of The Aspen Institute and author of Mindset Matters: The Power of College to Activate Lifelong Growth

“Incredibly informative, highly engaging, thoroughly researched, and deeply empathetic. This book delivers on every level. A must read for anyone supporting a college applicant or looking to better understand the admissions process and how it impacts our kids’ future success.” –Lindsey Pollak, New York Times bestselling author of Getting from College to Career: Your Essential Guide to Succeeding in the Real World

“Dream School is the desperately needed, level-headed college admissions guide that we have been waiting for. Jeff Selingo’s sane and seasoned voice cuts through the madness.” –Lisa Damour, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of The Emotional Lives of Teenagers

Jeffrey Selingo has written about colleges and universities for more than two and a half decades and is a New York Times bestselling author of three books. Who Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions takes readers inside the admissions offices of three selective universities and was named among the 100 Notable Books of the year by The New York Times. Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right For You is based on two-plus years of research and an original survey of more than 3,000 parents. A regular contributor to The Atlantic, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal, 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 Next and cohosts the podcast, Future U. He lives near Washington, DC, with his family.