300 - Jeff Selingo on Who Gets Into College And Why

<p><span style="color: #222222;"><span style= "font-family: Cambria, serif;">Today, Tom is talking with journalist and author, Jeff Selingo, about his new book, <em>Who Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions</em>. This book was published in September 2020 and was named an Editor’s Choice by the New York Times book review. Jeff has written about higher education for more than two decades and is a New York Times best-selling author of three books. He is also a regular contributor to <em>The Atlantic</em> and is a special advisor for innovation and professor of practice at Arizona State University. Additionally, he co-hosts the <em>Future U Podcast,</em> with Michael Horn.</span></span></p> <p><span style="color: #222222;"><span style= "font-family: Cambria, serif;">Listen in as Tom and Jeff talk about what’s going on under the hood of higher ed and what opportunities there are for a more equitable future. Jeff also shares many tips and advice for learners and their families when selecting and applying for the college and universities that are right for them.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">[:10] About today’s episode with Jeff Selingo.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">[:48] Tom Vander Ark welcomes Jeff to the podcast!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">[:52] What percentage of Americans have a post-secondary degree? And is it better than it was twenty years ago? What should we be aiming for?</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">[1:52] Does Jeff see higher ed changing from something that you do after high school to something that you continue to access throughout life?</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">[4:53] Should colleges be turning their alumni networks into learning networks?</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">[6:14] How many institutions are there for American hi