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YCBK36: How High School Courses are Evaluated by Selective Colleges

YCBK36: How High School Courses are Evaluated by Selective Colleges

FromYour College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission Interviews


YCBK36: How High School Courses are Evaluated by Selective Colleges

FromYour College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission Interviews

ratings:
Length:
65 minutes
Released:
Oct 4, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode you will hear: 2:28 In this week’s news Mark and Anika discuss an by Doug Lederman of Inside Higher Ed that describes the financial dangers that many small private colleges are facing. 15:17 We are in Chapter 36 of 171 Answers and Mark and Anika are discussing how colleges evaluate high school grades. 26:20 This week’s question is from a mom who wants to know if her daughter would be able to pay “in-state tuition” if she moves in with relatives that live in the same state as of the colleges she is interested in applying to. 37:32 Mark interviews Jake Neuberg, Co-founder of Revolution Prep and Jake describes the advantages of taking online test prep with a top-notch instructor. 50:22 Mark’s recommended resource for the week is 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
Released:
Oct 4, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Each Thursday, the "Your College-Bound Kid" podcast will discuss a hot college admissions article; answer a question from a listener; interview a "thought leader" in the world of college admissions, and do a Spotlight on a college. Every Monday, we will have a second episode with announcements and an interview with a "thought leader" in the world of college admissions or college life. YCBK combines in-depth knowledge and insights about college admissions with a lighthearted, easy-to-listen-to style.