Part One: The truth about college, selectivity, and success
Busting the elite-college mystique
Examining the link between top colleges and success
Realities of college life today
Part Two: The success profile
what it is, and how to develop it
What is the success profile?
Developing the success profile in high school
When high school isn't enough: How to go above and beyond in developing the success profile
Developing the success profile in college
Putting the success profile to work: How to get a great job after (or during) college
Part Three: What you should consider when choosing a school
Useful criteria for selecting a college
Myths and misunderstandings about college and admissions.