YCBK 32: How Selective Colleges Evaluate Grade Trends

In this episode you will hear: 2:25 In the news we're reviewing an article by Jeffrey Selingo of "The Atlantic" that talks about how colleges purchase and use data to pursue college applicants. 10:45 We are in chapter 32 of 171 Answers and we're discussing how colleges evaluate high school grade trends and what you should know are the positive and negative trends. 18:45 For this week's question segment, it's that time again for our bonus content, and we're reviewing 12 different types of college visits. 40:05 Mark concludes his interview with Ms. Elaine Griffin-Rubin of Edvisors- in part II of the frequently asked questions around parents borrowing money for college. 53:15 Mark's recommended resource of the week is, "The Ultimate Scholarship Book: Billions of Dollars in Scholarships, Grants and Prizes" by Gen and Kathy Tanabe Don't forget to send your questions related to any and every facet of the college process to [email protected] Every episode of Your College-Bound Kid will align with a chapter from the book 171 Answers to the Most-Asked College Admission Questions. To get a copy visit 171answers.com and if you want to see what future episodes will cover just click the red button "See exactly what 171 Answers covers