YCBK 57: How to Make Your Activities Stand out in Your Application

In this episode you will hear: (2:41) In this week’s news, “New Front in College Admissions, Nudging Students to Decide Early”, by Douglas Belkin in the Wall Street Journal. (21:12) We are in chapter 57 of 171 Answers and we’re talking through how your student can showcase their passions for their activities they are involved in outside of school in the college admissions process. (40:42) This week’s question asks for more information about open enrollment at 4 year colleges. (53:15) This week’s interview is Part III of “So you want to be a doctor or a nurse, what you need to know”, with Dr. David Williams. (68:35) Mark’s recommended resource of the week: The K&W Guide to Colleges for Students with Learning Differences - 14th Edition: 338 Schools with Programs or Services for Students with ADHD, ASD, or Learning Differences 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.