Your College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission Interviews

In this episode you will hear: (3:08) In this week's news, "As student head back to campus, colleges fear a decline in international enrollment" by Sophie Quinton. Quinton reports how some schools have been cutting professors, programs, even athletic teams in response to falling international enrollments. She covers 3 main reasons why this could be happening. (12:15) We are in Chapter 50 of 171 Answers and we're talking how standardized tests can be super scored and students can elect for score choice. (27:22) To commemorate our 50th episode, listen to this special bonus section where Mark takes 20 ways that an applicant is evaluated cites if they are underrated, overrated, or properly rated by the average student and parent. (60:10) Mark continues his interview with Rick Clark, Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Georgia Tech, in their final segment on the right way to handle deferrals, denials, waitlists and acceptances. (71:20) Mark's recommended resource of the weekis the book, Admission Matters: What Students and Parents Need to Know About Getting into College 4th Edition. The book is written by Sally Springer, Jon Reider and Joyce Morgan. Don't forget to send your questions related to any and every facet of the college process to [email protected] Every episode of Your College-Bound Kid will align with a chapter from the book 171 Answers to the Most-Asked College Admission Questions. To get a copy visit 171answers.com and if you want to see what future episodes will cover just click the red button "See exactly what 171 Answers covers.

In this episode you will hear: (2:15) In this week's news, "The Problem With PLUS: How Parents Buckle Under the Weight of College Debt" by Susannah Snider. Snider highlights the various reasons older Americans are the leading student loan debtors by way of Parent PLUS loans in this US News and World Report article. Not only is debt soaring among parents and grandparents for kids to go school, but colleges have no reason to discourage them from taking out these loans - they get their money up front and not responsible for collecting on outstanding payments. (14:38) We are in Chapter 49 of 171 Answers and we're talking about how and when students can use SAT Subject Tests to stand out in their college applications. (23:07)This week's question from a listener is about which type of email account students should use to communicate with colleges. (28:44) Mark interviews Rick Clark, Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Georgia Tech, and they are talking through the right way to handle deferrals, denials, waitlists and acceptances. (52:26) Mark's recommended resource of the week is the book, "College Admissions: From Application to Acceptance, Step by Step" by Robin Mamlet. Mark also recommends the website Nerd Wallet. He really likes all the saving tips on this website but here is their Parent Plus Loan calculator: https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/loans/studentloans/parent-plus-loan-calculator/ Don't forget to send your questions related to any and every facet of the college process to [email protected] Every episode of Your College-Bound Kid will align with a chapter from the book 171 Answers to the Most-Asked College Admission Questions. To get a copy visit 171answers.com and if you want to see what future episodes will cover just click the red button "See exactly what 171 Answers covers.

In this episode you will hear: 02:22 In this week's news, we're reviewing an article from the World Economic Forum "The 3 Key Skill Sets for the Workers of 2030", by Adam Jezard. Link: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2018/06/the-3-skill-sets-workers-need-to-develop-between-now-and-2030/ 11:42 We are in Chapter 48 of 171 Answers and we are discussing the ideal timeline for students to take the official ACT or SAT. 20:13 It's time this week for our bonus content and it's all about what happens when a non-custodial parent refuses to submit the required financial documents. 33:33 Mark interviews Carol Conchar, Regional Admissions Director at George Washington University, and she shares sound advice for music majors. 46:12 Mark's recommended resource of the week is the book, So You Want to Be a Music Major: A Guide for High School Students, Their Guidance Counselors, Parents and Music Teachers. Don't forget to send your questions related to any and every facet of the college process to [email protected] Every episode of Your College-Bound Kid will align with a chapter from the book 171 Answers to the Most-Asked College Admission Questions. To get a copy visit 171answers.com and if you want to see what future episodes will cover just click the red button "See exactly what 171 Answers covers.

In this episode you will hear: 05:20 In this week's news, we're reviewing an article from the Washington Post, "Senators Urge the U.S. News and World Report to Overhaul the College Ranking Formula", by Nick Anderson. 16:34 We are in Chapter 47 of 171 Answers and we are discussing what would be considered a competitive ACT or SAT score. 25:46 This week's question is from a dad who wants to know how much debt his daughter should have through her PhD program. 36:38Mark wraps-up his interview with Ashley Sempowski, Assistant Director for Recruitment and Outreach for Springfield College, and they are talking about what you need to know about community colleges. 45:50 Mark's recommended resource of the week is the blog at college-kickstart.com on Early Decision and Early Action Don't forget to send your questions related to any and every facet of the college process to [email protected] Every episode of Your College-Bound Kid will align with a chapter from the book 171 Answers to the Most-Asked College Admission Questions. To get a copy visit 171answers.com and if you want to see what future episodes will cover just click the red button "See exactly what 171 Answers covers.

In this episode you will hear: 02:32 In this week's news, "See Which Private Colleges Have Lowered Tuition Prices", by Farran Powell. 12:26 We are in Chapter 46 of 171 Answers and we are discussing tips that can be used to improve ACT or SAT scores. 21:12 This week's question is from a student who wants to know how to get a work study job, once in college. 30:49 Mark interviews Ms. Ashley Sempowski, who is the Assistant Director for Recruitment and Outreach for Springfield College, and they are talking about what you need to know about community colleges. 43:30 Mark's recommended resource of the week is the book, Countdown to College: 21 "To Do" Lists. Don't forget to send your questions related to any and every facet of the college process to [email protected] Every episode of Your College-Bound Kid will align with a chapter from the book 171 Answers to the Most-Asked College Admission Questions. To get a copy visit 171answers.com and if you want to see what future episodes will cover just click the red button "See exactly what 171 Answers covers.

In this episode you will hear: 02:39 In this week's news Mark adds a few more comments about the Harvard affirmative action case we discussed the last two weeks. Next we conclude our review of "How Gender Influences College Admissions" by Ilana-Kowarski. Not only do colleges often want a gender-balanced freshman class, but also strive to achieve gender parity within various academic departments. If there are more students from one gender applying, the acceptance rate for that gender might be lower. 17:15 We are in Chapter 45of 171 Answers and we're talking about how many times our kids should take an official ACT or SAT test. 26:15 This week's question is from a student who wants to know if they should apply to a university through the Common Application or if they should apply through the priority application, sent by the school. 35:36 Mark wraps up his interview with Brendan Williams, Director of Knowledge for uAspire, a nonprofit organization that help students find an affordable path to college, on everything that you need to know about the FAFSA verification. 53:24 Mark's recommended resource of the week: collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice/khan-academy Don't forget to send your questions related to any and every facet of the college process to [email protected] Every episode of Your College-Bound Kid will align with a chapter from the book 171 Answers to the Most-Asked College Admission Questions. To get a copy visit 171answers.com and if you want to see what future episodes will cover just click the red button "See exactly what 171 Answers covers.

In this episode you will hear: 01:56 In this week's news we conclude our review of "The Harvard Admission Trial Puts the School's Dirty Secrets On Display" by Joan Biskupic. 19:51 We are in Chapter 44 of 171 Answers and we're talking about how to decide whether to take the ACT or the SAT. 30:52 This week's question is from a dad who wants to know why MIT is so much more expensive than Georgia Tech. 36:10 Mark interviews Brendan Williams, Director of Knowledge for UASpire, a nonprofit organization that help students find an affordable path to college, and they are talking about everything that you need to know about the FAFSA verification. 50:23 Mark's recommended resource of the week is the source he uses for official ACT practice tests: https://blog.prepscholar.com/complete-official-act-practice-tests-free-links Don't forget to send your questions related to any and every facet of the college process to [email protected] Every episode of Your College-Bound Kid will align with a chapter from the book 171 Answers to the Most-Asked College Admission Questions. To get a copy visit 171answers.com and if you want to see what future episodes will cover just click the red button "See exactly what 171 Answers covers.

In this episode you will hear: 02:24 In this week's news we're reviewing an article featured on CNN.com "The Harvard Admission Trial Puts the School's Dirty Secrets On Display" by Joan Biskupic. The case, brought by a conservative group engineered by Edward Blum, argues that the university disfavors Asian-Americans. The trial has drawn overflow crowds and intense media attention. 18:15 We are in Chapter 43 of 171 Answers and we're talking about whether it matters if you take the SAT or the ACT. 27:24 This week's question is from a mom who wants to know how to get scholarships if her child is already in college. 37:23 Mark wraps-up with Nancy Beane of Westminster Schools in the final Part II of how much emphasis should be placed on prestige in selecting a college. 47:29 Mark's recommended resource of the week is the website nacacfairs.org Don't forget to send your questions related to any and every facet of the college process to [email protected] Every episode of Your College-Bound Kid will align with a chapter from the book 171 Answers to the Most-Asked College Admission Questions. To get a copy visit 171answers.com and if you want to see what future episodes will cover just click the red button "See exactly what 171 Answers covers.

In this episode you will hear: 02:15 In this week's news we're reviewing an article from The Atlantic, "The Rise of College Grade Forgiveness" by Jeffrey Selingo. Universities are letting students take classes over again—as a response to consumers' expectations for higher education. 12:41 We are in Chapter 42 of 171 Answers and Mark is walking us through the key differences between the ACT and SAT. 23:20 For this week's question segment, we are going back to episode 29 to discuss 2 points Mark didn't cover in the article by Brennan Barnard and Rick Clark wrote in the Washington Post on the disconnect between what admission officers say and what parents hear – during the admissions process. 37:40 Mark is interviewing Ms. Nancy Beane of Westminster Schools and they are discussing how much emphasis should be placed on prestige while selecting a college. 49:44 Mark's recommended resource of the week are the detailed PDFs of each college at collegedata.com. Don't forget to send your questions related to any and every facet of the college process to [email protected] Every episode of Your College-Bound Kid will align with a chapter from the book 171 Answers to the Most-Asked College Admission Questions. To get a copy visit 171answers.com and if you want to see what future episodes will cover just click the red button "See exactly what 171 Answers covers.

In this episode you will hear: 3:00 In this week's news…"Free College Goes Mainstream", by Andrew Kreighbaum, Inside Higher Ed 12:30 We are in Chapter 41 of 171 Answers and Mark is walking us through the differences between the new SAT and the old SAT 18:55 This week's question is from a mom who wants to know if the majority of spots that Ivy League colleges give out in the Early Decision round go to athletic recruits. 28:00 Mark wraps it up his interview with Brennan Bernard in the final part of, "The 20 common mistakes parents make in the admissions process. 50:40 Mark's recommended resource of the week… Don't forget to send your questions related to any and every facet of the college process to [email protected] Every episode of Your College-Bound Kid will align with a chapter from the book 171 Answers to the Most-Asked College Admission Questions. To get a copy visit 171answers.com and if you want to see what future episodes will cover just click the red button "See exactly what 171 Answers covers.