YCBK 44: Should I Take the ACT or the SAT?

In this episode you will hear: 01:56 In this week’s news we conclude our review of “The Harvard Admission Trial Puts the School’s Dirty Secrets On Display” by Joan Biskupic. 19:51 We are in Chapter 44 of 171 Answers and we’re talking about how to decide whether to take the ACT or the SAT. 30:52 This week’s question is from a dad who wants to know why MIT is so much more expensive than Georgia Tech. 36:10 Mark interviews Brendan Williams, Director of Knowledge for UASpire, a nonprofit organization that help students find an affordable path to college, and they are talking about everything that you need to know about the FAFSA verification. 50:23 Mark’s recommended resource of the week is the source he uses for official ACT practice tests: 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.