Introduction : Mark interviews Andy Strickler-Everything you need to know about Early Decision 1 and Early Decision 2-Part 1 of 4

Preview of Part 2 of 4 :

• Andy answers 20 frequently asked questions about Early Decision in this interview
• Andy explains what the basic difference is between ED1 and ED2
• Andy explains the behavioral characteristics difference between ED 1 and ED 2.
• Andy shares what the ED1 admit rate is at Conn College and the ED2 admit rate is at Conn College
• Andy shares why the admit rate for ED2 is so much lower than ED 1 and ED 2
• Andy shares how the ED2 admit rate would change if they took out high-need International students
• Andy responds to a few reasons I have heard that the ED2 admit rate is lower than the ED1 admit rate

Mark interviews David Hawkins: Link to the articles Dave and discuss

• Factors impacting admission decisions
• Factors in the Admission Decision – National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
• High School Students perceptions of the College Process
• https://www.nacacnet.org/poll-reveals-student-experiences-perceptions-in-college-application-process/

Part 5-Preview

• David continues talking about the anxiety students are experiencing
• David talks about what the students thought about the communication from the college and Mark and Dave have a robust conversation speculating why the students feel the way they feel
• David talks about what the students shared about pressures they are feeling
• Dave talks about the selectivity fallacy
• Dave talks about conspicuous consumption
• David goes on the hotseat

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