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Your College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission Interviews

Mark Stucker
College Admissions
Admissions Process
College Financial Health
Demonstrated Interest
College Recruitment
Cybersecurity
Early Decision
College Admissions Process
Underrepresented Students
Standardized Testing
Dartmouth College
Self-Guided Tours
Foreign Language Requirements
Test-Optional Admission Policies
Financial Aid Opportunities
Gap Year
Zeemee
Teacher Recommendations
Affirmative Action
Deferred Admissions Process

Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission InterviewsAdmission Interviews Our mission is to "make college knowledge available to all." Each Thursday, the "Your College-Bound Kid" podcast will discuss a hot college topic in the news; we will answer a question or two that listeners send in, we will interview a "thought leader" in the world of college admissions, and do a "deep-dive," we call Spotl... more

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In this episode you will hear: (12:16) Matt Carpenter interview, Part 1 of 3 ² Matt gives an overview of College Aid Pro ² Matt warns our listeners of some schools that have inaccurate net price calculators ² Matt explains how College Aid Pro, AKA CA... more

In this episode you will hear: Mark and Hilary answer a question about submitting the science portion of the SAT New Interview-Evan Mandery-How America's Elite Colleges Breed High-Status Careers—and Misery Preview of Part 2 of 3 m Evan distinguishes ... more

In this episode you will hear: (02:47) QFL #1 Hilary and Mark answer a question from an anonymous listener who wants to know if an admission officer can tell when a student gets help with their college essays (18:24) QFL #2 Kate and Susan join Mark t... more

In this episode you will hear: Mark and Vince talk about a range of topics-Part 2 of 2 New Interview-Evan Mandery-How America's Elite Colleges Breed High-Status Careers—and Misery Preview of Part 1 of 3 m Evan gives his background m Evan talks his bo... more

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Tom Ellett
Chief Experience Officer at Quinnipiac University
Quinnipiac University
Episode: YCBK 593: Can Admission Officers Tell If Students Get Help With Their Essays?
Evan Mandery
Author of 'Poison Ivy' and professor at CUNY John Jay College
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Episode: YCBK 592: Elite Colleges are Steering Most Kids to 3 Professions! Is this wrong?
Jay Hamilton
Author of 'You Got In! Now What?'
Stanford University
Episode: YCBK 590: More Controversy Over Tulane Putting 4 High Schools On A 1 Year ED Ban
Daniel Lachance
A student at Rochester Institute of Technology who shares insights about his successful internship at Microsoft
Rochester Institute of Technology
Episode: YCBK 589: Was Tulane Justified By Punishing a HS When a Student Rejected Tulane's ED Acceptance
Carmen Chavez
Recent graduate of Duke University
Duke University
Episode: YCBK 587: Insights Into How Admission Decisions Are Made That Are Rarely Shared in Public
Kate Stricklan
Senior Assistant Director of Application Review at the University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder
Episode: YCBK 582: What Do Colleges Want To See In Teacher Recommendations-1 of 3
Heath Einstein
VP of Enrollment at TCU
Texas Christian University
Episode: YCBK 582: What Do Colleges Want To See In Teacher Recommendations-1 of 3
Daniel Chambliss
Author of the book, How College Works
Episode: YCBK 577: New Ways In Which AI Is Being Used In Admission Offices
Dan Chambliss
Author of the book, How College Works
Episode: YCBK 575: How College Works: Results of a 10-year million dollar research project

Host

Mark Stucker
Founder and producer, experienced in college admissions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 436 ratings
  • Best College Admissions Podcast

    I love YCBK podcast. It is an interesting listen and covers a full range of topics. The hosts are very personable. They give great insight into the college admissions process. I am constantly referencing their podcast when other parents are looking for info. Very timely topics with honest insights. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CometgirlK
    United States3 months ago
  • So angry…. Remove your IEC episode!!

    I am writing as a listener, parent of an autistic/ADHD son, and IEC, who loves working with neurodivergent students.

    I am writing with unbelievable disappointment and anger with the latest episode about IECs. It was wildly misinformed and harmful to all families, particularly those that have children with different/specific/special needs.

    My son is autistic and has ADHD and I believe it is important to validate parents who want additional support for their children and offer options for them ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    greensami3
    United States5 months ago
  • Absolutely Shocked

    I’m writing as a listener and a parent of two students in college who graduated from an independent day school in Southern California. Both of my children worked closely with two different experienced and highly ethical independent educational consultants (IECs), and I can say without hesitation that these professionals provided more consistent, personalized, and supportive guidance than what was available through their school-based counselor—despite her being capable and well-intentioned.

    That... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    FloatDownTheLiffy
    United States5 months ago
  • Comprehensive resource

    Mark and the YCBK team provide deep insights into all aspects of college admissions. I never miss an episode, and even look forward to Mondays (and Thursdays) for new content. Sometimes, I even think this team is reading my mind. The topics go deeper than any other resource I have found. Thank you YCBK!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JLite pod
    United States6 months ago
  • Highly Informative

    You will find everything you need to gain insight into college admissions and build an application strategy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rob ranch
    United States6 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions about college admissions trends and practical tips, indicating the hosts present information in a relatable manner.
Feedback reveals some dissatisfaction over specific episodes' perspectives, particularly regarding discussions on independent educational consultants, implying that while informative, the content can be polarizing.
Many listeners find the content uniquely valuable for navigating college planning and admissions, especially given the absence of advertisement.

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YCBK 593: Can Admission Officers Tell If Students Get Help With Their Essays?
Q: Is it okay to let my student do their essay on their own?
While it's not advisable to do everything without help, ultimately, students will make their own choices about how they approach writing their essays.
YCBK 589: Was Tulane Justified By Punishing a HS When a Student Rejected Tulane's ED Acceptance
Q: How did you secure an internship at Microsoft, and what factors contributed to being offered a full-time position?
Daniel Lachance explains that certifications, leadership experience, and networking played a crucial role in his successful application to Microsoft.
YCBK 589: Was Tulane Justified By Punishing a HS When a Student Rejected Tulane's ED Acceptance
Q: Can you explain more about the new Work Lab internship program that Polygence is rolling out?
Jin Chow shares that Work Lab is designed to provide students with project-based work experiences at startups, emphasizing the importance of mentorship.
YCBK 589: Was Tulane Justified By Punishing a HS When a Student Rejected Tulane's ED Acceptance
Q: What were your thoughts on Tulane's decision to punish a high school for a student's Early Decision withdrawal?
Vince and Mark discuss the implications of Tulane's actions on other schools and the need for transparency in early decision agreements.
YCBK 588: You Got Into College! Now What Do You Do?
Q: I was wondering if it, what if it's more of a behavioral, you know, they had a lot of behavioral growth?
It's perfectly okay to discuss behavioral issues, but the details should be framed carefully to focus more on growth rather than specific past issues.

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