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In 'Dream School,' Jeff Selingo wants parents to rethink what makes a ‘good’ college

In 'Dream School,' Jeff Selingo wants parents to rethink what makes a ‘good’ college

Update: 2025-10-09
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Over the past 20 years, the number of college applications filed to top schools has exploded. And while many American colleges accept most applicants, some parents and students hold tightly to the idea that prestige matters. In his new book Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right For You, journalist and higher education expert Jeff Selingo argues elite schools aren’t always the best. In today’s episode, Selingo speaks with NPR’s Michel Martin about why he wants to give parents permission to think more broadly about higher education.



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In 'Dream School,' Jeff Selingo wants parents to rethink what makes a ‘good’ college

In 'Dream School,' Jeff Selingo wants parents to rethink what makes a ‘good’ college