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In this week's episode: In the News: Colleges are beginning to allow students to self-report their test scores, and this trend is saving families hundreds of dollars. We also discuss the results from the 2017 Survey of Admissions Directors and the pressure colleges face to enroll students. Chapter 2 of 171 Answers: How Can Self-inventory Help Me Assess Which Careers I will Find Fulfilling? We're all a little guilty of trying to live out our dream careers through our kids. We talk about some key strategies to help your child determine what colleges majors and careers they will find fulfilling, and getting away from what we think they should pursue. This week's question is from a listener who wants to know if there is an advantage to applying to Ivy League schools. We'll first take down some misperceptions about the Ivy League. 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".