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Counseling Applicants and Families Amidst a Scandal
Counseling Applicants and Families Amidst a Scandal
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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Jul 16, 2019
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Podcast episode
Description
The Varsity Blues college admissions scandal sparked national concern among students, parents and counselors alike as students wondered if their qualifications would be delegitimized as a result. In this episode, we explore the messages the scandal unintentionally sent, and look at ways to assuage worries about getting into college. Incoming NACAC president-elect Jayne Fonash welcomes Sanjay Mitchell and Jim Jump. Journalist Juleyka Lantigua-Williams moderates the discussion.College Admissions Decoded is sponsored by NACAC's National College Fairs. Start your college search for free at a National College Fair, hosted annually in over 90 cities across the country and internationally. Learn more at nacacfairs.org.
Released:
Jul 16, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (43)
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