In this week’s episode you will hear

In the News (2:00): We have a five-way conversation for the first time at YCBK. Our four regular (Julia, Susan, Vince and Mark) are joined by Hillary Dickman, (Assistant Director of Admissions, Colorado College) for a conservation about how to complete the Activities Section of the Common Application. We discuss the Do’s and the Don’ts over the next three weeks. (Length 29 minutes)

This week’s question (31:25): Jessica, an international listener has a question about the change from test-optional to test mandatory that is happening at a number of colleges. (Length 15 minutes)

This week’s interview (46:30): Chris Cage, the VP of enrollment at Belmont University discusses Belmont University with Mark Stucker-Part 3 of 3. Preview of Part 3 of 3:

• Chris talks about the admissions process at Belmont
• Chris talks about athletics at Belmont
• Chris talks about Greek life at Belmont
• Chris goes on the hotseat in the lightning round
• Andy gives his best advice for parents and students (Length 7 minutes)

Mark’s recommended resource of the week (53:30): Recommended Resource: AP Daily Videos, a great free source to prepare for AP exams

College Spotlight: N/A

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