In this episode you will hear: 05:20 In this week’s news, we’re reviewing an article from the Washington Post, “Senators Urge the U.S. News and World Report to Overhaul the College Ranking Formula”, by Nick Anderson. 16:34 We are in Chapter 47 of 171 Answers and we are discussing what would be considered a competitive ACT or SAT score. 25:46 This week’s question is from a dad who wants to know how much debt his daughter should have through her PhD program. 36:38Mark wraps-up his interview with Ashley Sempowski, Assistant Director for Recruitment and Outreach for Springfield College, and they are talking about what you need to know about community colleges. 45:50  Mark’s recommended resource of the week is the blog at college-kickstart.com on Early Decision and Early Action 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.