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Article we discuss: “Oberlin, University of Chicago and Other Elite Colleges Extend Application Deadlines”, by Melissa Korn. Book discussion: Chapter 68, The biggest mistakes students make with their extracurricular activities Bonus content: What your student can do to best utilize the upcoming summer. Interview: Part I of Yancie Davis Interview “Using Non-Cognitive variables to help with admission decisions” Recommended resource: The Freshman Survival Guide

(3:52) Article we discuss: “America’s colleges struggle to envision the future of diversity on campus”, by Laura Pappano. (17:20) Book chapter we discuss: Chapter 67, How students can demonstrate their academic passions (30:01) Question from a listener: What are the pros and cons of US students going to college abroad? (51:12) Interview: Part III of Christ Carlton “The value of studying abroad” (60:23) Recommended resource: UCAS.com, a stupendous source for exploring European universities.

(6:33) Article we discuss: “6 Terms to Stop Using in College Admissions”, by Brennan Barnard. (31:51) Book chapter we discuss: Chapter 66, What artistic majors need to know about their application process (41:44) Question from a listener: Are tuition ‘discounts’ available if I have more than 1 kid in college at once? (50:10) Interview: Part II of Christ Carlton “The value of studying abroad” (56:40) Recommended resource: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice/daily-practi

(3:47) Article we discuss: “Hackers Breach College-Applicant Databases and Seek Ransom”, by Douglas Belkin and Melissa Korn. (11:30) Book chapter we discuss: Chapter 65, Advice on letters of recommendation. (43:48) Question from a listener: How do we factor in a university’s honors college when categorizing the schools on our list. (60:13) Interview: Part I of Christ Carlton “The value of studying abroad” (69:43) Recommended resource: https://mitadmissions.org/apply/parents-educators/writi

(6:04) Article we discuss: "Embattled colleges focus on an obvious fix-helping students graduate on time”, by Jon Marcus. (22:36) Book chapter we discuss: The importance of college specific essays. (53:48) Question from a listener: I want to learn more about the no-enrollment online options for college courses. (62:49) Interview: Part II of Anne Jean “How to know if you are on the right career path” (73:58) Recommended resource: https://www.collegeessayguy.com/blog/why-this-college-essay

(2:39) Article we discuss: "6 Tips From College Admissions Pros on Standing Out”, by Margaret Loftus. (21:59) Book chapter we discuss: How to select the best prompt for your essay (33:58) Question from a listener: How do you calculate a GPA when it is not listed on the transcript? (51:08) Interview: Part I of Anne Jean “How to know if you are on the right career path” (58:05) Recommended resource: How to Calculate your Weighted GPA

(3:40) Article we discuss "Everybody's Doing It": Cheating Scandal Show How Privileged Kids Fake Disability”, by Scott Johnson and Peter Kiefer (15:11) Book chapter we discuss: The biggest mistakes in personal essays Bonus: The best things to do on a college visit (40:00) Interview: PartIV of Susan Tree “ Writing the Personal Essay: Don't miss your opportunity to fill in the gaps and bring yourself to life” (53:46) Recommended resource: Essays that worked at John Hopkins

(2:56) Article we discuss: “What the college admissions scandal reveals... wealth in America”, by Anna North, Vox.com. (23:10) Chapter we discuss: What AO's are looking for in personal essays. (32:59) Question from a listener: How to make a final decision on which college to attend? (46:08) Interview: Part III of Susan Tree “Writing the Personal Essay: Don't miss your opportunity to bring yourself to life” (67:36) Recommended resource: “On writing the college admissions essay” by Harry Baul

(3:25) Article we discuss: “A catalog of wealth and privilege: Feds allege college bribery scam”, TheBoston Globe. (31:11) Book chapter we discuss: How Colleges View Home-schooled Applicants (42:05) Question from a listener: What advice do you have for American Expats in the admissions process? (50:33) Interview: Part II of Susan Tree “Writing the Personal Essay: Don't miss your opportunity to fill in the gaps and bring yourself to life” (68:01) Recommended resource: Collegeessayguy.com

(3:30) Article we discuss: “Liberal Arts College Mega Mergers”, by John Kroger, Inside Higher Ed. (19:08) Book chapter we discuss: Social media presence in the admissions process (33:06) Question from a listener: How can my daughter stand out in the admission process, after taking a gap year? (44:34) Interview: Susan Tree “Writing the Personal Essay: Don't miss your opportunity to fill in the gaps and bring yourself to life” 54:32) Recommended resource: Rachel Tour’s book, “Write your way i

(3:35) Article we discuss: “They’re not fact checking. How lies in college admissions can slip through the net”, by Anemona Hartocollis, New York Times. (20:15) Book chapter we discuss: What is demonstrated interest and why is it important (42:01) Question from a listener: Do the supplemental prompts change everyyear at Ivy League schools? (55:00) Interview: Final part of Dr. David Williams “So you want to be a doctor or nurse, what you need to know” (67:06) Recommended resource: https://www

(2:41) Article we discuss: “New Front in College Admissions, Nudging Students to Decide Early”, by Douglas Belkin of the WallStreet Journal (21:12) Chapter we discuss: How to showcase your passions in your activities (40:42) Question we answer: Please tell me more about open enrollment at 4 year colleges (53:15) Interview: Part 3 of Dr. David Williams “So you want to be a nurse, what you need to know” (68:35) Recommended resource: The K&W Guide to Colleges for Students with Learning Difference

(2:57) Article Discussion: “10 College Majors with the Biggest Gender Gap”, by Katie Bardaro of Payscale (14:01) Book Chapter Discussion: What are the Pros and Cons of applying to college with an Early Decision application (30:55) Bonus Content: A close look at the stats reveal why it’s hard for students to get into selective schools (51:27) Interview: Part 2 of 4-Dr. David Williams “So you want to be a doctor or nurse, what you need to know” (64:28) Mark’s recommended book: ‘Excellent

(3:02) College admissions article we discuss: “Parenting the College Admission Applicant –as an Admission Dean”, Forbes Magazine by Brennan Bernard, (16:40) 171 Answers Book Discussion-Chapter 55: 15 different ways to apply to college Listener’s Question: (34:29) Part II of what is Satisfactory Academic Progress, (49:51) Interview: Dr. David Williams “So you want to be a doctor or nurse, what you need to know” Part 1 of 4, (59:19) Mark’s recommended resource: Fiske Guide to Colleges

(4:14) This week’s news: we discuss an article by Jeffrey Selingo entitled, “The higher education divide” (16:47) We are in chapter 54 of 171 Answers. (24:38) This week’s question is from an anonymous mom in Nevada and she wants to know what does SAP mean? (40:37) Mark continues his interview with Elaine Griffin Rubin, Senior Contributor and Communications Specialist with Edvisors (49:09) Mark’s recommended resource of the week is the book, “How to become a straight A Student” by Cal New