Real College Matters

Five college admissions myths to debunk in 2020


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Hello, faithful listeners!

Listen in as Leigh, Dana, and Ryan depart from the usual format with a very casual, team-only discussion.   After a round of college trivia, we share our perspectives and debunk the most pervasive of the myths which tend to confuse students and families.

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 Entire quiz from which Leigh drew questions for college trivia round

Chart from Google Trends which shows spike in interest during admissions scandal

Early decision data viz

Link to purchase full scholarship list mentioned In episode

00:02:30 How are the seniors doing?

00:07:10 College trivia round

00:17:45 Myth 1:  The ability to pay doesn't matter in admissions.

00:23:33 Myth 2:  My friend got a merit scholarship to Princeton.

00:26:25 Myth 3:  Test scores aren't really optional, even when colleges say they are.

00:29:40 Myth 4: Early Decision plans won't be significant this year.

00:36:04 Dubious statement 5:  You can't get In If you don't apply.

00:38:45  Bonus myth:  Apply to college now; seek scholarships later.

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Real College MattersBy Leigh Moore