Podcast Episodes

Podcast Episodes2023-02-16T22:04:47-05:00

YCBK 550: The Big Fear That Many Teens Have When It Comes To Admissions

Introduction : Mark shares a big fear that many teens have when it comes to the college admissions process. Mark shares the bombshell announcement from Indiana University. Mark shares the final segment of his breakdown of holistic admissions. Chris Tear is interviewed on a range of topics related to college admissions. Preview of part 1 [...]

July 7, 2025|

YCBK 549: Two Frequently Asked Questions about Standardized Test Scores

In this week's episode you will hear Question #1 (2:07) : Julia and Mark answer a question from Emily from Seattle about ACT/SAT scores. (Length 37 minutes) Question #2 (39:08) : Kevin and Mark discuss a question from Kevin from Arizona about getting an undergraduate degree in China (Length 20 minutes) This week’s interview (59:06): [...]

July 7, 2025|

YCBK 548: Why Are So Many Juniors Being Asked Repeatedly To Interview

Introduction : Mark gives a tip about interviews and a tip about the Personal Statement Lynda interviews J Hall, a college Dean in Oklahoma City and the author of the book, “College Unpacked” - Preview of part 4 of 4: J gives his advice for students, parents and college counselors J goes on the hot [...]

July 1, 2025|

YCBK 547: How Should a Student Use The Additional Information Section

In this week's episode you will hear Question Number 1 From a Listener : Julia and Mark answer a question from Sapna and Sivan, two high school students about what is the proper way to use the Additional Information Section of the Common App Question Number 2 From a Listener : Jennifer Mandel joins Mark [...]

July 1, 2025|

YCBK 546: Unlocking the Puzzle of How Colleges Make Admissions Decisions

Introduction : Mark explains what holistic admissions is, how it works and some of the areas of holistic admissions that are often misunderstood Part 2 of 3. Mark shares a few insights from the counseling room on what to do if your financial situation definitely changes. Lynda interviews J Hall, a college Dean in Oklahoma [...]

June 23, 2025|

YCBK 545: How Is The Demographic Cliff Is Going To Impact Admissions Decisions

In this week's episode you will hear Question 1 (3:02): Hillary and Mark answer a question from Dale from Virginia. Dale wants to know how the demographic cliff will impact admission decisions (Length 13 minutes) Question 2 (16:40): Lisa and Lynda answer a question from a mom from California who wants to know if Columbia [...]

June 23, 2025|

YCBK 544: Some Tips For HS Grads to Successfully Transition to College-Part 2

Introduction : Mark explains what holistic admissions is, how it works and some of the areas of holistic admissions that are often misunderstood. Lynda interviews J Hall, a college Dean in Oklahoma City and the author of the book, “College Unpacked” - Part 2 Preview: J Hall continues giving tips to parents when they drop [...]

June 16, 2025|

YCBK 543: How The Right College Clubs Can Lead To Career Opportunities

In this week's episode you will hear Question from a Listener (2:04): Number 1 - Susan and Mark answer a question from a listener who wants to know what her student can do to prepare for a career in architecture (Length 17 minutes) This week’s interview (19:26): Interview 1-Mark Stucker interviews Jennifer Mandel from Milwaukee [...]

June 12, 2025|

YCBK 542: Some Tips For HS Grads to Successfully Transition to College-Part 1

Introduction : Mark answers a question from a student from Texas and she wants to know why I have soured on BS/MD programs Lynda interviews J Hall, a college Dean in Oklahoma City and the author of the book, “College Unpacked” - Preview: J gives his backstory and like me, he came to college related [...]

June 11, 2025|

YCBK 541: Do Colleges Use Likes and Shares to Test Demonstrated Interest

In this week's episode you will hear Question from a Listener (2:02): Number 1 - Hillary joins me to discuss a question from a student named Saul from New Hampshire, Saul wants to know, he has heard that some schools use likes and shares to test demonstrated interest and he wants to know if this [...]

June 11, 2025|

YCBK 540: Some Tips To Help Students Write Great Personal Statements

Introduction : Mark shares a letter from a listener with extensive medical school admissions experience. Mark shares a lesson from the counseling room about knowing what your career is going to be when you are still a teenager. Mark shares what rising seniors should be doing now. Mark shares some Personal Statement tips. Mark interviews [...]

June 11, 2025|

YCBK 539: Do Colleges Blacklist High School’s That They Do Not Like

In this week's episode you will hear Question #1 from a listener (2:50): Julia joins me to answer a question from Cortnie from Connecticut and she wants to know if it is true that sometimes a college blacklists a high school they are not happy with. (Length 17 minutes) Question #2 from a listener (19:04): [...]

May 30, 2025|

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