EPISODE · Nov 17, 2020 · 38 MIN
Who Gets In and Why
from Your Teen Mag Podcast · host Evergreen Podcasts
It's a generally accepted fact that college admissions are a meritocracy. Get good grades, participate in a wide range of extracurriculars, score high on your standardized tests, and you're in, right? Jeff Selingo, author of "Who Gets In and Why" is here to dispell that myth, shedding light on the fact that college admissions decisions are often much more likely to be determined by a college's agenda than by the quality of the applicant. Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Make sure to check out all of Evergreen Podcast’s shows and follow them on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn!
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It's a generally accepted fact that college admissions are a meritocracy. Get good grades, participate in a wide range of extracurriculars, score high on your standardized tests, and you're in, right? Jeff Selingo, author of "Who Gets In and Why" is here to dispell that myth, shedding light on the fact that college admissions decisions are often much more likely to be determined by a college's agenda than by the quality of the applicant. Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Make sure to check out all of Evergreen Podcast’s shows and follow them on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn!
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