YCBK 347: Let’s Smash the College Admissions Process
In this week’s episode you will hear
In the News (14:05): Mark and Julia discuss an opinion article that appeared in, “The New York Times” entitled, “Let’s Smash the college admissions process”. It was written by David Brooks. It was written on June 1st, 2023 (Length 29 minutes)
This week’s question (43:40): Mark and Lisa will answer a Speakpipe question from Arizona that was sent in anonymously.
This week’s interview (52:04): We continue our four part interview as Mark interviews Akil Bello on the topic of, “Tough Questions about SAT and ACT test scores” Part 4 of 4. Preview of Part 4.
- What is your advice to someone who struggles with test anxiety?
- Akil goes on the hotseat (Length 19 mimutes)
Mark’s recommended resource of the week (1:00:10): The recommended resource is collegetuitioncompare.com; this website allows a student to compare colleges on a range of very helpful areas besides just tuition.
College Spotlight (1:11:56): Mark and Lisa discuss her visit in June to East Carolina University In Greenville, North Carolina. Part 2 of 2
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