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YCBK38: What is the National Merit Scholarship Program? Oct 18, 2018

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In this episode you will hear: 2:00 In this week's news: Paul Fain of Inside Higher Ed writes about, Digging Deeper On Student Loan Default Rates and the alarming racial disparities that exist among borrowers 14:45 We are in Chapter 38 of 171 Answers and Mark is explaining what the National Merit Scholarship Program actually is and its various levels of recognition. 28:30 This week, it's time for our bonus content during our question segment, and we are diving into what Mark believes are the 13 most common mistakes that students make in the college admissions process 43:05 In this episode, Mark interviews Ms. Chika Nwosu, a high school senior and they are talking about her whole college search and admissions process. Don't forget to send your questions related to any and every facet of the college process to questions@yourcollegeboundkid.com 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.

YCBK37: What is the PSAT and Why is it Important Oct 11, 2018

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In this episode you will hear: 2:20 - In this week's news we're discussing an article by Jeffrey Selingo that talks about the two most important college admissions criteria and how they now mean less. 10:50 - We are in Chapter 37 of 171 Answers and we're talking about the importance of the PSAT test. 21:00 - This week's question is from a mom who wants to know if her child should apply in the Early Action round of admissions at their top choice, very selective school before she receives a prestigious award she is expecting, or wait until her daughter receives an official leadership award and apply in the regular admissions round. 30:15 - Mark wraps up his interview with Jake Neuberg, Co-founder of Revolution Prep, in Part II of their discussion on the advantages of taking online test prep. 45:50 - Mark's recommended resource for the week is collegeresults.org Don't forget to send your questions related to any and every facet of the college process to questions@yourcollegeboundkid.com 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.

YCBK36: How High School Courses are Evaluated by Selective Colleges Oct 04, 2018

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In this episode you will hear: 2:28 In this week's news Mark and Anika discuss an article by Doug Lederman of Inside Higher Ed that describes the financial dangers that many small private colleges are facing. 15:17 We are in Chapter 36 of 171 Answers and Mark and Anika are discussing how colleges evaluate high school grades. 26:20 This week's question is from a mom who wants to know if her daughter would be able to pay "in-state tuition" if she moves in with relatives that live in the same state as of the colleges she is interested in applying to. 37:32 Mark interviews Jake Neuberg, Co-founder of Revolution Prep and Jake describes the advantages of taking online test prep with a top-notch instructor. 50:22 Mark's recommended resource for the week is NACUBO.org Don't forget to send your questions related to any and every facet of the college process to questions@yourcollegeboundkid.com 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

YCBK35: What Senior Year Grades Count in Admissions Sep 27, 2018

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In this episode you will hear: 3:48 In this week's news we're discussing an article that talks about student debt making way for soaring parent debt, and what you can do about it. 21:33 We are in Chapter 35 of 171 Answers and we're talking about the senior year grades that selective colleges review and evaluate before making their admissions decisions. 29:40 This week's question is from a mom who wants to know if divorced parents can both take out Parent PLUS loans to help their child pay for college. 34:50 Mark wraps up his interview with Mike Runiewisz, Director of Financial Aid at Washington University in St. Louis in Part II of common mistakes made on the FAFSA application. 50:30 Mark's recommended resource for the week is the website publicuniversityhonors.com Don't forget to send your questions related to any and every facet of the college process to questions@yourcollegeboundkid.com 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

YCBK34: There is Hope for the C Student Sep 20, 2018

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In this episode you will hear: 2:30 - In this week's news we're discussing an article on lessons learned and shared by college applicants. 8:20 - We are in Chapter 34 of 171 Answers and we're talking about C students and the wide range of opportunities that they have to find a great college match. 19:15 - This week's question is from a student who wants to know if there is an advantage to applying through Early Action or Early Decision. Mark defines what these are and shares the drawbacks and benefits. 32:36 - Mark interviews Mike Runiewisz, Director of Financial Aid at Washington University in St. Louis and they are talking about 16 common mistakes that are made on the FAFSA application. The application opens for 2019-20 on October 1st. 46:56 - The recommended resource is the website bigfuture.org Don't forget to send your questions related to any and every facet of the college process to questions@yourcollegeboundkid.com 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

YCBK33: How Selective Colleges Evaluate Class Rankings Sep 13, 2018

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In this episode you will hear: 3:25 - In the news, we're reviewing an article by Kyle Spencer in "The New York Times" that discusses how families that make over $100,000 are increasingly looking at community colleges. 15:45 - We are in chapter 33 of 171 Answers and we're discussing how colleges evaluate high school class rankings. We also discuss why many schools are no longer including a class rank on their student's transcripts. 27:27 - For this week's question segment, it's that time again for our bonus content, and we're reviewing 12 different types of college visits. 40:10 - YCBK has our first guest to return to our show for the interview, as Deb Shaver, the Dean of Admissions Emerita from Smith College describes what makes Smith College a special place. 50:47 - Mark's recommended resource of the week is the 5th edition of the New York Times best-selling book, "The Naked Roommate". The subtitle of this book is, "and 107 other issues you might run into in college". Harlan Cohen is the author. Don't forget to send your questions related to any and every facet of the college process to questions@yourcollegeboundkid.com 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

YCBK 32: How Selective Colleges Evaluate Grade Trends Sep 06, 2018

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In this episode you will hear: 2:25 In the news we're reviewing an article by Jeffrey Selingo of "The Atlantic" that talks about how colleges purchase and use data to pursue college applicants. 10:45 We are in chapter 32 of 171 Answers and we're discussing how colleges evaluate high school grade trends and what you should know are the positive and negative trends. 18:45 For this week's question segment, it's that time again for our bonus content, and we're reviewing 12 different types of college visits. 40:05 Mark concludes his interview with Ms. Elaine Griffin-Rubin of Edvisors- in part II of the frequently asked questions around parents borrowing money for college. 53:15 Mark's recommended resource of the week is, "The Ultimate Scholarship Book: Billions of Dollars in Scholarships, Grants and Prizes" by Gen and Kathy Tanabe Don't forget to send your questions related to any and every facet of the college process to questions@yourcollegeboundkid.com 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

YCBK31: An A in an Easy Course vs. a B in a Hard Course Aug 30, 2018

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In this episode you will hear: 2:50 In this week's news we'll talk about an initiative launched by the Harvard Graduate School of Education that challenges admissions offices and officers to put more emphasis on a student's concern for others and the common good, instead of just personal achievement. The initiative is called "Turning the Tide Inspiring Concern for Others and the Common Good through College Admissions" CREATED BY MAKING CARING COMMON, A PROJECT OF THE HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 14:25 We are in Chapter 31 of 171 Answers and we're discussing if it is better to get a B in an advanced course, or an A in a standard-level course. 22:15 This week's question comes from a student who wants to know how they can get the opportunity to do research with a professor in college. 30:38 Mark interviews Elaine Griffin Rubin, a top expert on paying for college and works with Edvisors – one of the leading websites on paying for college – and they are going to be talking about the frequently asked questions around parents borrowing money for college. 42:40 Mark's recommended resource for this week is youscience.com Additional Resources - Overview of Edvisors $2500 scholarship Requirements and deadlines: Round I: Entry period is Aug. 7, 2018 through Sept. 30, 2018. Winners will be announced on or around Oct. 31, 2018. Round II: Entry period is Oct. 8, 2018 through Nov. 23, 2018. Winners will be announced on or around Dec. 12, 2018. Submit an original written essay of between 350 and 500 words on the following topic: Preparing for college can be stressful for any number of reasons. Tell us the ONE thing you are, or were, most concerned about regarding preparing for college, and what you've done, or are doing, to overcome the challenge. For more information, Official Rules, or to enter, please direct students to https://info.collegeloan.com/edvisors-essay-scholarship.html Don't forget to send your questions related to any and every facet of the college process to questions@yourcollegeboundkid.com 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

YCBK30: The 4 Different Types of Grade Point Averages Aug 23, 2018

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In this episode you will hear: 2:16 - In this week's news we'll review an article that shares 10 tips on how to cut the cost of college 10:40 - We are in Chapter 30 of 171 Answers and we'll discuss the primary 4 types of grade point averages and why you should know which ones are being used by the colleges on your list. 19:30 - This week's question comes from a mom who wants to know what Mark thinks of free test prep that is available on the internet. 27:10 - Mark interviews Cliff Thornton of Wesleyan University and they talk about the high school courses that students select that can hurt their chances of admission. 42:10 - Mark's recommended resource for this week is "SDP Summer Melt Handbook: A Guide to Investigating and Responding to Summer Melt" Don't forget to send your questions related to any and every facet of the college process to questions@yourcollegeboundkid.com 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

YCBK29: What Are College Admissions Officers Really Looking For? Aug 17, 2018

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In this episode you will hear: 2:25 - In this week's news, we'll talk about the disconnect between what colleges say and what students hear about admissions. 17:25 - We are in Chapter 29 of 171 Answers and we'll discuss what traits colleges are looking for in students. 23:30 -This week's question comes from a mom who wants to know how to evaluate the surrounding area of a college her child is considering 31:10 - Mark wraps up his interview with Jed Applerouth in Part II of how the ACT is different from the SAT. 46:30 - Mark's recommended resource for this week is the website, savingforcollege.com Don't forget to send your questions related to any and every facet of the college process to questions@yourcollegeboundkid.com 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

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