Introduction : Mark discusses three aspects of the new tax bill and how it will impact students and colleges and universities-Part 1 of 2; Chris Teare is interviewed on a range of topics related to college admissions.

Preview of part 3 of 4 :

• Chris talks about how he counsels students when it comes to deciding whether to applying 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 gives advice how parents can find the right balance between supporting their student but not crippling their independence

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