The Years That Matter Most: College Makes or Breaks Us - ARC Advanced Copy NEW
Drawing on new research, the book reveals how the landscape of higher education has shifted in recent decades and exposes the hidden truths of how the system works and whom it works for. And it introduces us to the people who really make higher education go: admissions directors trying to balance the class and balance the budget, College Board officials scrambling to defend the SAT in the face of mounting evidence that it favors the wealthy, researchers working to unlock the mysteries of the college-student brain, and educators trying to transform potential dropouts into successful graduates.
Specifications
| Original Language | English |
| Format | Trade Paperback |
| Language | English |
| Features | Advanced Copy. |
| Narrative Type | Nonfiction |
| Publisher | HMH |
| Intended Audience | Young Adults, Adults |
| Publication Year | 2019 |
| Type | College & Education |
| Era | 2020s |
| Author | Paul Tough |
| Country Of Origin | United States |
| Number Of Pages | 360 Pages |
| ISBN | 9780358362050 |
Drawing on new research, the book reveals how the landscape of higher education has shifted in recent decades and exposes the hidden truths of how the system works and whom it works for. And it introduces us to the people who really make higher education go: admissions directors trying to balance the class and balance the budget, College Board officials scrambling to defend the SAT in the face of mounting evidence that it favors the wealthy, researchers working to unlock the mysteries of the college-student brain, and educators trying to transform potential dropouts into successful graduates.
