YCBK 52: Test Prep: Online, One-on-One, or Group?

In this episode you will hear: (1:54)In this week’s news, “A Tale of Two Institutions: Amherst And Wisconsin Take Education Down Different Paths”, by Willard Dix of Forbes. Dix draws attention to the difference in views of higher education’s purpose, by contrasting a liberal arts and a public institution – one that creates individuals with the capacity for wide-ranging thought versus the creation of “worker bees” to meet industry demands. (9:52)We are in chapter 52 of 171 Answers and we are talking through whether your child would do better with online, one-on-one or group test prep. (20:05)This week’s question is from a student who wants to know if his college counselor is the person responsible for sending off his test scores. (24:56)Mark welcomes back Elaine Griffin Rubin, Senior Contributor and Communications Specialist with Edvisors, and they are talking through 9 federal loan repayment options. (39:34)Mark’s recommended resource of the week is the website collegeaffordabilityguide.org 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.