Surviving the College Admissions Madness

Surviving the College Admissions Madness offers a candid critique of the flawed and often dehumanizing higher education system, highlighting how elite university practices can undermine students' well-being regardless of their background. Combining insights from psychology, sociology, and economics, the book provides practical advice for navigating the admissions process while exposing systemic issues like biased policies and questionable recruitment tactics. It calls for reforms such as admission lotteries and challenges the notion of meritocracy, urging families, educators, and policymakers to rethink how colleges serve society.