In the News: We’ll review an article found in the  that talks about the growing trend among colleges and universities offering 2nd-semester admissions to applicants. Chapter 14 of 171 Answers: We talk through the importance making sure your kid only puts affordable colleges on their list. This week’s question is from a mom who needs to know what can be done to make over $140,000 in Parent PLUS loans more manageable. We have a special interview this week with Howard Rittenhouse, an Academy Admissions Partner for the Coast Guard Academy (link to @uscgacademy). Howard shares how attending the Academy can allow your kid to go to college for free, get paid to go, and graduate with a guaranteed job.   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”.