Perspectives S34/Ep44: The Black Family's Guide to College Admissions

In The Black Family's Guide to College Admissions, veteran admissions experts Timothy Fields and Shereem Herndon-Brown share with us their provocative insights. They also demystify the complex process of college admissions. They answer important questions including where to apply and how to get in. Our conversation also tackles questions raised by the current social justice movement and how important it is for a student to feel as if he or she belongs on their college campus of choice. We also talk about students with special gifts such as athletics and the arts and what guidance counselors need to know but often do not share with students of color. Their book is a simple to-do guide for maximizing opportunities for Black students with application for all students interested in pursuing higher education.