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   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  and if you want to see what future episodes will cover just click the red button “See exactly what 171 Answers covers