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The Price of Admission

How America's Ruling Class Buys Its Way into Elite Colleges -- and Who Gets Left Outside the Gates
Pages
336
Published
2006
Language
English

Synopsis

Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Daniel Golden uncovers the hidden truths behind college admissions in America. This investigative book reveals how elite institutions favor the wealthy and well-connected over more qualified, less privileged students. Golden exposes specific cases of favoritism at top universities, challenging the notion of equal opportunity in higher education.

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