YCBK 649: How To Use A Game to Help You Successfully Transition to College
In this week’s episode you will hear
Introduction : We play several comments that listeners sent in
This week’s question : Hilary joins Mark to discuss how, being interested in a major that a college does not offer can impact your admission decision. Mark and Hilary does 3/2 programs.
Mark reads Part 4 of 11 articles the Chronicle for Higher Ed released o the dire financial crisis colleges face
This week’s interview (44:50): Lisa interviews Dr. Tricia Seifert about her board game and her video game she creted to help students to successfully transition to college-2 of 2
§ Tricia continues to elaborate on the value of using Game Play to help students successfully transition to college
§ Tricia explains why there is both a board game and a video game to help students with their college transition
§ Tricia explains how the game can be played both individually in solitude and in teams, and she explains the type of student that likes the board game more and the type of student that likes the video game more students and parents with the college transition
§ Here is a great quote from Dr. Tricia Seifert-We can be what we can se
§ Tricia gives some great advice for parents and for college counselors
§ Tricia shares where people can the board game, the video game and additional tips to help your student transition to college
Mark’s recommended resource 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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