In this week’s episode you will hear

In the News (3:29): Julia and Mark discuss an Inside Higher Ed Article by Liam Knox, entitled, “Higher Ed’s Antitrust Problem’ (Length 23 minutes)

This week’s question (26:48): Mark and Hillary answer a question from a listener, and they share tips for when an admission officer comes to do an information at your high school (Length 15 minutes)

This week’s interview (41:33): Jay Rosner explains tips for students to get their highest possible score when prepping for the ACT and the SAT-Part 4 of 4

• Jay gives the history of the evolution of the University of California from a system that requires the SAT to one that doesn’t require the test. Jay was involved in some of these conversation and I thought our listeners would want to hear insights from someone who as on two committees and who was actively involved in these discussions.
• Jay gives his thoughts on the “No Harm” test score policy that is starting to spread to other schools. I ask for Jay’s opinion of (Length 20 minutes)

Mark’s recommended resource of the week : N/A

College Spotlight (1:01:18): Colorado State University with Lynda and Lisa (Part 2 of 2)

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