• Chris Teare gives his backstory
• Chris tells a great story about Ted Fiske that emphasizes the importance of fit
• Chris talks about the importance of fit
• Chris talks about how college counseling has changed so much from the 1980s
• Chris talks about the increased pressure students and parents were facing regarding college
• Chris talks about when US News first launched its rankings in 1983
• Chris talks about the International Baccalaureate program
• Chris talks about his admission experience at Drew and what he learned
• Chris talks about demonstrated Interest
• Chris talks about merit money
• Chris talks about Net Price Calculators and the importance of having the money talk
• Chris talks about how he counsels students when it comes to deciding whether to apply Early Decision
• Chris answers the question, How do you advise a family when they ask if you can trust a college’s finances
• Chris talks about the International nature of the school he worked on when he left Drew
• Chris talks about the lessons he learned from doing admissions at Drew that he now applies to helping and counseling students
• Chris gives a great tip for students working on their Personal Statements
• Chris talks about some essays that he read too many times while at Drew
• Chris provides advice on how parents can find the right balance between supporting their student and not crippling their independence
• Chris explains when he tells people to submit and not submit their test scores
• Chris talks about mental health and loving your child
• Chris and Mark talk about how college visits to high schools have changed, and about how counselor calls have changed, and they talk about the reasons why colleges aren’t making college counselor calls like they used to
• Chris goes on the hot seat in our lightning round

You can also listen on Episode 550, Episode 552, Episode 554, and Episode 556