YCBK 654: Why Admissions Has Been the “Wild Wild West” Since 2019YCBK 655: Why is it Hard to Get a Straight Answer: Are My Test Scores Are Good Enough?
In this week’s episode you will hear
This week’s question #1 (3:06): Mark answers a question from a listener about, how to know if your test scores are good enough? (Length 18 minutes)
This week’s question #2 (21:48): Hilary and Mark take a second question from a listener about whether a poor grade can be dropped from a transcript (Length 14 minutes)
Live reading of article : Mark reads an article from the Chronicle of Higher Ed about the “Higher Ed Budget Crunch”
Interview (35:08): Mark interviews Owen Blight, Dean of Admissions and Acting Associate VP of Enrolment at Providence College in Providence, Rhode Island
Recommended Resource : 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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