For today’s high school student, preparing for the next step after graduation looks far different than it did 15 years ago, 5 years ago, even just 2 years ago. Standardized testing looks different (literally, as it's now digital, and even optional in some cases), the college admissions process looks at students more holistically, and even the financial aid landscape has new hills and valleys to navigate. On this week's episode, we sat down with DWS Next Steps coach Laura Shope to clear the air about the college application process and debunk many of the common myths.