Demonstrated Interest Part 3: Interview with Christine Bowman, Dean of Admissions at Southwestern University
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Release Date: 06/05/2021
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info_outlineIn this week's episode, join Kat as she speaks with Christine Bowman, the Dean of Admissions & Enrollment at Southwestern University and the Chair of the Colleges that Change Lives Board to discuss how demonstrated interest is used in the admissions office and tips for families on the value of demonstrated interest in your research process.