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YCBK 427: Filling out the Activities Section of the Common App: Do’s and Dont’s, 1 of 3

Your College-Bound Kid

Release Date: 05/02/2024

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(02:00) We have a five-way conversation for the first time at YCBK. Our four regular (Julia, Susan, Vince and Mark) are joined by Hillary Dickman, (Assistant Director of Admissions, Colorado College) for a conservation about how to complete the Activities Section of the Common Application. We discuss the Do’s and the Don’ts over the next three weeks. 

 

 

(31:25) Question from a listener

Jessica, an international listener has a question about the change from test-optional to test mandatory that is happening at a number of colleges.

(46:30) Interview 

Chris Cage, the VP of enrollment at Belmont University discusses Belmont University with Mark Stucker-Part 3 of 3

Preview of Part 3 of 3

v  Chris talks about the admissions process at Belmont

v  Chris talks about athletics at Belmont

v  Chris talks about Greek life at Belmont

v  Chris goes on the hotseat in the lightning round

v  Andy gives his best advice for parents and students

 

 

 

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