Introduction :

• Mark has a health update
• Mark and Julia, discuss and debate, what is the minimum length a college essay should be?
• Mark and Julia, discuss and debate, when a student should submit an essay and whether to include a photo
• Lynda interviews Derek Terrell, Director of Engagement for the Coalition of College on the topic of understanding the Coalition for College, Part 2 of 2

Derek Terrell interview – Part 2:

• Derek talks about the resources that are built into the Coalition for College for parents.
• Derek tells us about the benefits to being part of the Coalition for the colleges.
• Derek talks about what are the biggest barriers colleges face to providing access and equity.
• Derek gives advice on how students, parents, guardians and college counselors can take advantage of the resources that the Coalition for College offers.
• Derek goes on the hot seat in our lightning round.

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