YCBK 630: How Can My Student Stand Out in a Competitive Applicant Pool-5 of 6
Carter, Susan and Mark recorded a conversation for over 90 minutes on what standard strong students can do to excel once they get to campus : Part 5 of 6
o We talk about the different way colleges admit students and the different calendars colleges have, and how that impacts your application
o We talk about how this focus on fit cannot be emphasized enough, not only in your selection of where to apply but also in the discussion of whether the college selects you-to quote Susan, “fit works both ways”
o Carter and I close out with an admission tip
Heath Einstein, the chief enrollment officer at TCU : o Heath introduces himself and he gives us updates on 4 key takeaways from TCU’s new strategic plan, and I ask Heath a few follow-up questions
o Heath shares some of the new college majors that TCU is offering
o We introduce the topic we will be covering for the next few weeks, and Heath explains why there is some backlash in admissions offices toward resumes
Mark’s recommended resources of the week : JG Talks: Helping prospective and current college students achieve success
Colleges that allow self reporting of test scores
Colleges that Allow Self-Reporting of SAT and ACT Scores
Great source for questions about finances and college
Edvisors: Financial Aid, Student Loans, Scholarships and Money Management
FAFSA Walkthroughs Mark recommends
Complete FAFSA 2026‑2027 Walkthrough | From Start to Submit
2023-2024 FAFSA Walkthrough Video English
CSS PROFILE Walkthroughs
CSS Profile Walkthrough
MEFA Institute: A Deep Dive into the CSS Profile
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