Apr 25, 2024

In this episode you will hear:

 (02:00) Mark and Vince discuss the nine colleges that make up the University of California-Part 2 of 2

(37:20) Question from a listener

Jessica, an International listener has a question about the change from test-optional to test mandatory that is happening at a...

Apr 22, 2024

In this episode you will hear:

o   Mark and Julia discuss what they learned from admissions decisions from the class of 2024

o   Lisa interviews Elizabeth Hamlet, a Disability Services Expert. They discuss how students with Disabilities can successfully transition to college-Part 1 of 3

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o     Liz shares...

Apr 18, 2024

In this episode you will hear:

(02:02) Mark and Vince discuss the nine colleges that make up the University of California-Part 1 of 2

(36:50) Question from a listener

An anonymous mom from New York wants to know how highly rejective colleges evaluate extracurricular activities

(54:16) Interview

Apr 15, 2024

In this episode you will hear:

o   Mark gives a preview of his 63 minute interview with Jed Applerouth, founder of Applerouth.com

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² Jed gives his background, and he tells us a little bit about Applerouth

² Jed talks about the work Applerouth does for students with executive functioning.

² Jed...

Apr 11, 2024

In this episode you will hear:

(03:30) Mark and Vince discuss an article on how students are being coached to brand themselves in their applications. This is an article that appeared in the NY Times by a Guest Essayist, entitled, “Elite college admissions have turned students into brands” 

Opinion | Elite...