Jeff Selingo
Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right For You
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 7PM – Los Altos High School – Eagle Theatre
Bestselling author Jeff Selingo shifts the spotlight from how colleges pick students to how students can better pick colleges. Join us to hear Jeff share his insights on why elite college degrees turn out to matter less than you think, why many parents and students are choosing value over prestige, and how to make sure the degree really pays off.
Jeff will discuss what good teaching really looks like in college, and how to find places that prioritize it. Using extensive data, Jeff has assembled a list of 75 colleges where the acceptance rates are accessible and where students thrive to help focus your search for quality accessible and affordable choices.
Announcing the MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series for 2025-2026
The MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series kicks off the 2025-26 school year with bestselling author Jeff Selingo as he reveals what really matters in a college and provides a playbook for families coping with a more stressful era of college admission. Come to the talk, and walk away with a roadmap for finding a good college where your teen can thrive, learn, and become the person they’re meant to be.
Watch this space for more talks in the coming months.
NEXT UP:
Jeff Selingo
Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right For You
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | 7PM | Los Altos High School – Eagle Theatre
Bestselling author Jeff Selingo shifts the spotlight from how colleges pick students to how students can better pick colleges. Join us to hear Jeff share his insights on why elite college degrees turn out to matter less than you think, why many parents and students are choosing value over prestige, and how to make sure the degree really pays off.
Jeff will discuss what good teaching really looks like in college, and how to find places that prioritize it. Using extensive data, Jeff has assembled a list of 75 colleges where the acceptance rates are accessible and where students thrive to help focus your search for quality accessible and affordable choices.
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