In this episode, Michael Horn interviews Jeff Selingo on his new book Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right for You, which argues that the narrative around college has overly focused on prestige and selectivity, often at the cost of what actually matters for many students: cost, teaching quality, and outcomes. Horn and Selingo discuss how students and families can navigate trade-offs, avoid ranking-driven anxiety, and make more informed choices about college.
“A dream school is not a single entity. It’s not a type of school. And what I’ve come to realize in this process, especially in trying to put together that Dream School List at the end, is there is no perfect choice”, Selingo explained.