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Paul Tough on How College Makes Us or Breaks Us

Making a Killing with Bethany McLean

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Navigating the College Admissions Process: A Story of Luck and Obstacles

This chapter explores the experiences of two students, Shannon and Kiki, as they navigate the college admissions process and the challenges they face as low-income students. It discusses the role of luck in the admissions system and highlights the inequities faced by students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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