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YCBK 43: Does it Matter Whether You Take the ACT or the SAT?
FromYour College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission Interviews
YCBK 43: Does it Matter Whether You Take the ACT or the SAT?
FromYour College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission Interviews
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59 minutes
Released:
Nov 22, 2018
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Podcast episode
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In this episode you will hear: 02:24 In this week’s news we’re reviewing an article featured on CNN.com “The Harvard Admission Trial Puts the School’s Dirty Secrets On Display” by Joan Biskupic. The case, brought by a conservative group engineered by Edward Blum, argues that the university disfavors Asian-Americans. The trial has drawn overflow crowds and intense media attention. 18:15 We are in Chapter 43 of 171 Answers and we’re talking about whether it matters if you take the SAT or the ACT. 27:24 This week’s question is from a mom who wants to know how to get scholarships if her child is already in college. 37:23 Mark wraps-up with Nancy Beane of Westminster Schools in the final Part II of how much emphasis should be placed on prestige in selecting a college. 47:29 Mark’s recommended resource of the week is the website nacacfairs.org 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:
Nov 22, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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