In this episode you will hear: 2:10 - In the News: We talk about a breaking announcement made by the University of Chicago and their transition into being a test-optional institution. 17:28 - Chapter 21 of 171 Answers: Mark will share a necessary exercise to determine what colleges you can afford before you start your college search. 23:50 - This week’s question segment is dedicated to bonus content from two of our previous episodes. 31:26 - Mark interviews Ron Smith of Howard University to discuss their Bison STEM Scholars program. 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