YCBK 102: What Admissions Officers Really Want

In this episode you will hear: (10:41) In this week’s news segment, an article from New York Times, “What Admissions Officers Really Want”, by Paul Tough. At the center of this article is the story of Trinity College’s enrollment manager, Angel Perez, who is hired with two really big and competing priorities of: building a racially and socially economic diverse student body; and digging the school out of a terrible financial deficit.     (26:59) We are in Chapter 102 of 171 Answers and Mark let’s us know whether or not wealthy families should complete the FAFSA application.   (36:30) This week’s question is from Johanna in Pennsylvania and she wants to know how to guide a child who has a learning disability, such as dyslexia, in figuring out what their best college fit. We discuss a number of steps a parent should take when a student has a learning difference and most of what we discuss applies to other learning differences besides dyslexia.   Listeners who want to hear more on this topic should go back and listen to episode 73: here is a link:   (45:59) Mark is in the second and final part of his interview with Travis Hornsby, founder of the country’s top student loan debt resource: Student Loan Planner, Part 2.   (56:13) Mark’s recommended resource of the week is another outstanding admissions blog that discusses some of the cutting-edge admission strategies.   (1:08:48) College spotlight: Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX   Don't forget to send your questions related to any and every facet of the college process to: questions@yourcollegeboundkid.com If you enjoy our podcast, would you please do us a favor and share our podcast both verbally and on social media? We would be most grateful! We are excited to give our listeners a chance to play a role in shaping what topics we discuss, as well as what guests we have on our podcast. You can let your voice be heard by completing this survey. Just put the following link in your browser and give us your honest feedback. We thank you in advance. 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 go to Amazon and click:    If you want to place a bulk order, you will save money by purchasing this book at 171answers.com. Every penny goes to The Atlanta Mission, a Christian organization that helps over 1000 homeless residents every day.  If you want to see what future episodes will discuss in the book chapter section,  just go to 171answers.com and then click the red button "See exactly what 171 Answers covers"