YCBK 32: How Selective Colleges Evaluate Grade Trends

Sep 6, 2018

In this episode you will hear:

• 2:25 In the news we’re reviewing an article by Jeffrey Selingo of “The Atlantic" that talks about how colleges purchase and use data to pursue college applicants.
• 10:45 We are in chapter 32 of 171 Answers and we’re discussing how colleges evaluate high school grade trends and what you should know are the positive and negative trends.
• 18:45 For this week’s question segment, it’s that time again for our bonus content, and we’re reviewing 12 different types of college visits.
• 40:05 Mark concludes his interview with Ms. Elaine Griffin-Rubin of Edvisors- in part II of the frequently asked questions around parents borrowing money for college.
• 53:15 Mark’s recommended resource of the week is, “The Ultimate Scholarship Book: Billions of Dollars in Scholarships, Grants and Prizes” by Gen and Kathy Tanabe

 

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