YCBK 637: Tips to Help Girls Successfully Transition To College
Release Date: 05/07/2026
YCBK 667: Two Co-Hosts Debate “What Advice We Should Be Giving to Students”
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In this episode you will hear: (17:44) Mark and Carter debate an article Brennan Barnard wrote in Forbes entitled: “College Admissions Maxing: A Troubling Trend (44:36) Mark interviews Dr. Rick Barth, Director of Undergraduate Admissions Part 1 of 5 Preview of Part 1 of 5 µ Rick Barth shares his backstory µ Rick mentions several reasons why students should consider Clemson and he mentions some of Clemson’s marquee programs µ Rick explains how Clemson admits by major µ Rick explains how the undeclared/undecided major...
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YCBK 666: The Best Career Advice You Are Going To Hear In Your Life
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In this episode you will hear: Mark and Chris have a good back and forth discussion about the book “Class Matters” and the theory that race-based affirmative action got it all wrong and what we should have been discussing the last 50 years was class-based affirmative action” Mark interviews New York Times bestselling author, Bill Deresiewicz on his book, “Excellent Sheep” Part 2 of 2 Preview of Part 2 of 2 µ Bill talks about the balance, and he talks when students pursuing the professions he is often critical of makes a lot of sense µ ...
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YCBK 665: Caltech’s Fraud Squad is Going After Students Who Misrepresent Themselves
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In this episode you will hear: (09:56) Mark and Chris discuss an article that appeared in the Wall Street Journal recently entitled, “The Fraud Squad at Caltech Will Catch You If You Lie On Your Application” (36:22) Mark interviews New York Times best selling author, Bill Deresiewicz on his book, “Excellent Sheep” Part 1 of 2 Preview of Part 1 of 2 µ Bill Deresiewicz gives his backstory and his transparency is at times riveting µ Bill explains the circuitous path he took to get to where he is now µ Bill explains his disenchantment...
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YCBK 664: Students At Elite Schools Are Often Like Sheep: Following the Herd
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In this episode you will hear: Mark and Chris answer a question from a dad from Denver about applying early. Update on our new website, YouTube Channel and our new Instagram Christina and Mark interview Andrea Saadi on how experts evaluate whether a college’s financials are stable Preview of Part 3 of 3 µ Andrea discusses how Athletic expenses impacts colleges budget µ Andrea gives her opinion on whether she is expecting Widespread closures µ Andrea discusses How the report she generates is used µ Andrea...
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YCBK 663: Why Are So Many Colleges Dropping Their College-Specific Essays?
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In this episode you will hear: (04:23) Mark and Hillary discuss a few reasons so many colleges are dropping their custom prompts, aka supplemental college essays Update on our new website, YouTube Channel and our new Instagram Admissions Tip, Admissions Vernacular and Big Number (32:41) Christina and Mark interview Andrea Saadi on how experts evaluate whether a college’s financials are stable Preview of Part 2 µ Andrea gives us some things to look for to know whether a college is really in trouble µ Andrea shares some...
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YCBK 662: How to Make a Few Activities Really Stand Out in Your Application
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In this episode you will hear: We play three messages that listeners sent in Mark and Hillary share a tip that can really make your activity list stand out Update on our new website, YouTube Channel and our new Instagram Christina and Mark interview Andrea Saadi on how experts evaluate whether a college’s financials are stable Preview of Part 1 µ Andrea gives her background µ Andrea assesses the financial challenges colleges are facing µ Andrea distinguishes between a budget crunch and a budget crisis ...
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YCBK 661: Changes Colleges Are Making Because of their Enrollment Shortage
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In this episode you will hear: (03:30) Mark and Christina answer a question from a listener who wants to know how colleges are coping with their enrollment challenges (34:16) Mark shares an admissions tip, an admission vernacular and a big number Update on our new website, YouTube Channel and our new Instagram (50:20) Jed Applerouth answers questions listeners sent in about the ACT and the SAT Preview for Part 2 µ Jed answers a question about when the ACT will improve its Digital exam µ Jed answers the question, does a higher math score...
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YCBK 660: Answers to Tough Questions our Parents Submitted about the SAT & ACT
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In this episode you will hear: Mark answers a question Barbara from California sent in about an idea for the SAT and the ACT. Update on our new website, YouTube Channel and our new Instagram Jed Applerouth answers questions listeners sent in about the ACT and the SAT Preview for Part 2 µ Jed talks about the return to required standard testing µ We talk about grade inflation µ Jed answers a question from a listener who wants to know what Jed thinks about the Classical Learning Test? µ Jed answers a question from a listener about whether to...
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YCBK 659: We Are a Full-Pay Family; Will Our Privilege Hurt My Kid In The Admissions Process
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In this episode you will hear: (05:14) Christina Lopez joins Mark to discuss a question from a mom from south Florida about how colleges will view their family’s full-pay status in the admissions process (17:55)Jed Applerouth answers questions listeners sent in about the ACT and the SAT Part 1 of 3 µ Jed answers the question, should students take the ACT with Science now that it is optional? µ Jed goes over the major changes with the ACT and the SAT µ Should students take the ACT on paper or digital? µ Jed talks about if the ACT is making...
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YCBK 658: Is Getting a Liberal Arts or Humanities Degree Very Risky In This Job Market
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In this episode you will hear: Susan Tree joins Mark to take a very thoughtful question from Katie who wants to know if we think it is just too risky to get a liberal arts or humanities degree when STEM degrees lead to higher pay. Mark interviews Owen Blight, Dean of Admissions and Acting Associate VP of Enrolment at Providence College in Providence, Rhode Island-4 of 4 Mark and Owen continue to discuss how Providence makes admission decisions. We close with Owen going on the hotseat in our lightning round. Recommended Resources Colleges that allow self-reporting...
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(05:20) Carter and Mark discuss some of the things their seniors and juniors are doing right now
(23:19) Lisa interviews Suzanne Hanna and they discuss tips to help girls successfully transition to college-1 of 3
Preview of Part 1
o Suzanne is a life coach for college girls-she gives her backstory
o Suzanne tells us what a life coach for college girls consists of
o Suzanne talks about the types of struggles girls face in college
o Suzanne has some words of wisdom about small talk
o Suzanne talks about the value of repetition
o Suzanne gives some academic tips for girls
o Suzanne gives some tips about homesickness
(44:56) Kevin Newton shares the opportunities available for students to leave the country for a graduate degree-Part 1 of 3
Recommended Resource Guide to help first year students complete the Common Application- Application guide for first-year students
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