In this week’s episode:   In the News: We discuss an article written by a gentleman who completely diminishes the purpose and need for college visits by students and their families.   Chapter 5 of 171 Answers: How Can the Internet Help Me Learn What a Typical Day Looks Like in the Career I’m Considering? We discuss not only how information is available for our kids to understand exactly what they’ll be experiencing on the jobs they're considering; but also the value in them understanding the good, bad, and ugly of every job.   This week’s question is from a listener who wants to know how the rigor in her kid’s high school courses will be evaluated in the college admissions process, and if taking harder courses is a smart move, even if it means risking lower grades.   Don’t forget to send your questions related to any and every facet of the college process to:  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  and if you want to see what future episodes will cover just click the red button “See exactly what 171 Answers covers”.