Decoding College Admissions in a Changing World- with Jeffrey Selingo

Attending college has long been a rite of passage for millions of teens. But as perceptions of higher education have changed, that well-worn path has become increasingly stressful for students and their families. New York Times best-selling author, Jeff Selingo, reveals how to assemble a meaningful list of colleges that will inspire students’ futures but that can also lower the stress of the application process. Jeff will be joined by UPrep’s Director of College Counseling, Kelly Herrington for a fireside chat followed by Q&A from the audience.

Selingo’s new book, Dream School, suggests that the name of the school matters less than you think, explains why some families are choosing value over prestige, and describes how to make sure the degree really pays off.

About our speaker

Jeff 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. His last book, Who Gets In & 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. His new book, Dream School: Finding The College That’s Right For You, is based on two-plus years of research and an original survey of 3,500 parents.

A regular contributor to The Atlantic, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal, Jeff is a special advisor to the president and professor of practice at Arizona State University. He also writes a bi-weekly newsletter on all things higher ed called Next and co-hosts the podcast, Future U. He lives near Washington, DC with his family.

Third Place Books

Purchase your copy of Jeff’s newest book Dream School: Finding The College That’s Right For You, from local bookstore Third Place Books here. Third Place will also be on site for the event selling both of Jeff’s books which you may purchase for Jeff to sign.