Ted's book has been a go-to reference for me (and many other counselors) in our work with students and I loved getting a chance to go behind the scenes and hearing how the sausage is made. We discuss, among other things:

• Why did the Fiske Guide happen in the first place?
• How does Ted avoid sounding generally positive about all schools?
• How the Fiske Guide ratings systems differs from that of US News and World Report
• Who actually writes all 882 pages of the Fiske Guide
• The best approach for students who have no idea what they want
• Some of the biggest mistakes students and parents make when searching for a school
• The dangers of narrowing your college choices too early on.
• One quality Ted finds essential to having an amazing college experience