In this episode you will hear: (4:14) In this week’s news, we discuss an article that appeared in the Washington Post on April 7 th , 2018 by Jeffrey Selingo entitled, “The higher education divide: The ‘haves’ keep getting richer. Other schools? Not so much”. Mark and Anika discuss the disparity of wealth and demand between most colleges and a select few. We then grapple with what if anything can be done about this. (16:47) We are in chapter 54 of 171 Answers and we are discussing the different types of test-optional and test-flexible colleges. We discuss the different wrinkles you will see amongst test optional and test flexible colleges and we dispel the myth that this is a one size fits all approach. (24:38) This week’s question is from an anonymous mom in Nevada and she wants to know what does SAP mean? Mark answers this question in depth. This is part 1 of a two-part conversation on this topic. Part 2 will be in week 55. (40:37) Mark continues his interview with Elaine Griffin Rubin, Senior Contributor and Communications Specialist with Edvisors, in Part 3 of the 9 federal loan repayment options. Elaine also gives three pearls of wisdom and advice when it comes to students and parents when it comes to repaying your college debt. (49:09) Mark’s recommended resource of the week is the book, “How to become a straight A Student” by Cal Newport    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.