YCBK 648: Can AO Tell if Parent’s Fingerprints are on the Student’s Activities & Essays
In this week’s episode you will hear
Introduction : Susan joins mark to answer a follow-up question about whether a student without impressive extracurricular activities that they will be bringing to their college can get in a selective college
Financial Crisis – The Chronicles for Higher Ed : Mark reads Part 3 of 11 articles the Chronicle for Higher Ed released o the dire financial crisis colleges face
Question from a Listener : Christina Lopez and Mark discuss a question from a listener from Michigan who wants to know, can an admission officer tell when a parent’s fingerprints are all over the student’s activities and their essays
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
Interview : Lisa interviews Dr. Tricia Seifert about her board game and her video game she creted to help students to successfully transition to college-1 of 2
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