In the News: 14 Summer Activities to boost your kids college application Chapter 17 of 171 Answers: We talk through some important factors that you and your kid should have for the colleges on their list. This week’s question segment will discuss how important is it for students to take the ACT or the SAT with writing. This week, Mark interviews Lauren Stenson, a recent high school graduate. Lauren speaks directly to students and parents by sharing what she did well and what she did wrong in the college process.   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”.