In the News: We’ll discuss how schools are manipulating the US News & World Report’s college rankings. Chapter 19 of 171 Answers: We talk about why and how your kid can use college reviews to learn more about the schools on their list. This week’s question asks how financial aid impacts students that take a gap year. Mark’s interview this week is with Carol Conchar of George Washington University to talk about the admissions process for theatre majors. 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”.