Jeff Selingo, the author of the book Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right for You, speaks at the PBS NewsHour and emphasizes starting college conversations earlier, focusing on exploration during high school, and leveraging resources like mentorship to navigate the evolving admission landscape.

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To know about how mentors help high school (and ambitious middle school) students prepare for college, talk to a Future Forward Labs advisor.