Introduction : Mark explains what holistic admissions is, how it works and some of the areas of holistic admissions that are often misunderstood.

Lynda interviews J Hall, a college Dean in Oklahoma City and the author of the book, “College Unpacked” – Part 2 Preview:

• J Hall continues giving tips to parents when they drop off their student at college
• J Hall and Lynda talk about the big shopping run, and they give some tips of what to get when shopping
• J Hall and Lynda discuss roommates, and they give some roommate advice
• J Hall and Lynda discuss selecting a dorm room
• J Hall discusses whether a student should bring a car to campus
• J gives advice about how to find friends on campus
• J gives advice for parents about what to do on Parents Weekend

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