YCBK36: How High School Courses are Evaluated by Selective Colleges

In this episode you will hear: 2:28 In this week’s news Mark and Anika discuss an by Doug Lederman of Inside Higher Ed that describes the financial dangers that many small private colleges are facing. 15:17 We are in Chapter 36 of 171 Answers and Mark and Anika are discussing how colleges evaluate high school grades. 26:20 This week’s question is from a mom who wants to know if her daughter would be able to pay “in-state tuition” if she moves in with relatives that live in the same state as of the colleges she is interested in applying to. 37:32 Mark interviews Jake Neuberg, Co-founder of Revolution Prep and Jake describes the advantages of taking online test prep with a top-notch instructor. 50:22 Mark’s recommended resource for the week is 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