College Admissions Consulting Who Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions Written by College Coach Guest Authoron December 2nd, 2021 Bright Horizons College Coach occasionally features blog posts written by guest authors. You’ll find more information about each guest author in the About the Author section on the blog post. Learn More About College Coach getting in, college admissions consulting, college admissions process, college applications, We’re excited to welcome New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Selingo to the show to discuss his latest book, Who Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions. We discuss everything from the impact of marketing and rankings on college admissions over the past 30+ years to the concept of “buyers” and “sellers” and how those distinctions can and should impact students’ college application decisions. He also shares what he’s hearing from enrollment managers this year and his thoughts on the COVID-dictated changes he thinks might stick. To listen to other episodes, visit Getting In: A College Coach Conversation on VoiceAmerica or search for us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. While you’re there, please leave us a rating or review! We appreciate your feedback. Find out where our team of admissions decision-makers came from and why they joined College Coach. Meet The Team Related Resources Read | Posted on March 31st, 2026 Seven Things Waitlisted Students Should Do Read | Posted on March 3rd, 2026 How College Students Can Set Financial Goals Read | Posted on February 27th, 2026 Budget-Friendly Spring Break Travel & Money-Saving Tips for Students
