Your College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission Interviews

Mark Stucker

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Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission InterviewsAdmission Interviews Our mission is to "make college knowledge available to all." Each Thursday, the "Your College-Bound Kid" podcast will discuss a hot college topic in the news; we will answer a question or two that listeners send in, we will interview a "thought leader" in the world of college admissions, and do a "deep-dive," we call Spotl... more

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	500	Founded	8 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Kids & FamilySelf-ImprovementEducation for KidsEducation

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Latest Episodes

YCBK 592: Elite Colleges are Steering Most Kids to 3 Professions! Is this wrong?

In this episode you will hear: Mark and Vince talk about a range of topics-Part 2 of 2 New Interview-Evan Mandery-How America's Elite Colleges Breed High-Status Careers—and Misery Preview of Part 1 of 3 m Evan gives his background m Evan talks his bo... more

Yesterday • 1 hr

YCBK 591: What College Grads Need To Do To Land Quality Jobs

In this episode you will hear: (03:10) In the News Vince and Mark just chit-chat and discuss a range of topics about colleges and college admissions-Part 1 of 2 (33:07) Interview: Mark interviews Jin Chow, the Founder of Polygence, but now they have ... more

27 Nov 2025 • 1 hr 37 min

YCBK 590: More Controversy Over Tulane Putting 4 High Schools On A 1 Year ED Ban

In this episode you will hear: Mark expands on what he said about colleges waiving application fees and Mark reads multiple responses he received from people who heard the discussion about Tulane penalizing four high schools by not allowing their stu... more

24 Nov 2025 • 1 hr 32 min

YCBK 589: Was Tulane Justified By Punishing a HS When a Student Rejected Tulane's ED Acceptance

In this episode you will hear: (05:56) In the News Vince and Mark discuss an article that appeared in the New York Times onn October 26, 2025, entitled, "An Early-Decision Student Backed Out of Tulane. Tulane Punished High School. (38:05) Interview: ... more

20 Nov 2025 • 1 hr 42 min

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Recent Guests

Daniel Lachance

A student at Rochester Institute of Technology who shares insights about his successful internship at Microsoft

Rochester Institute of Technology

Episode: YCBK 589: Was Tulane Justified By Punishing a HS When a Student Rejected Tulane's ED Acceptance

Jay Hamilton

Professor at Stanford University and author of 'You Got In! Now What?'

Stanford University

Episode: YCBK 588: You Got Into College! Now What Do You Do?

Carmen Chavez

Recent graduate of Duke University

Duke University

Episode: YCBK 587: Insights Into How Admission Decisions Are Made That Are Rarely Shared in Public

Heath Einstein

Chief Enrollment Officer at TCU

TCU

Episode: YCBK 586: What Do Colleges Want To See In Teacher Recommendations-3 of 3

Kate Stricklan

Senior Assistant Director of Application Review at the University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder

Episode: YCBK 578: Hot Topics Admissions Officers and Counselors Discussed at NACAC

Daniel Chambliss

Author of the book, How College Works

Episode: YCBK 577: New Ways In Which AI Is Being Used In Admission Offices

Grant Gosselin

Dean of Admissions and Chief Enrollment Officer at Boston College

Boston College

Episode: YCBK 575: How College Works: Results of a 10-year million dollar research project

Dan Chambliss

Author of the book, How College Works

Episode: YCBK 575: How College Works: Results of a 10-year million dollar research project

Bob Massa

Over 50 years of experience in admissions and enrollment management

Episode: YCBK 566: 5 Distinct Types of Character Some Colleges Use To Evaluate Applicants

Hosts

Mark Stucker

Host and co-host, passionate about providing insights into the college admissions process, also a college coach in Atlanta.

Lisa

Co-host and clinical psychologist/college counselor with expertise in educational counseling, providing insights on how to better navigate the admissions landscape.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 436 ratings

Best College Admissions Podcast
I love YCBK podcast. It is an interesting listen and covers a full range of topics. The hosts are very personable. They give great insight into the college admissions process. I am constantly referencing their podcast when other parents are looking for info. Very timely topics with honest insights. Highly recommend!
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CometgirlK
United States3 months ago
So angry…. Remove your IEC episode!!
I am writing as a listener, parent of an autistic/ADHD son, and IEC, who loves working with neurodivergent students.
I am writing with unbelievable disappointment and anger with the latest episode about IECs. It was wildly misinformed and harmful to all families, particularly those that have children with different/specific/special needs.
My son is autistic and has ADHD and I believe it is important to validate parents who want additional support for their children and offer options for them ... more
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greensami3
United States5 months ago
Absolutely Shocked
I’m writing as a listener and a parent of two students in college who graduated from an independent day school in Southern California. Both of my children worked closely with two different experienced and highly ethical independent educational consultants (IECs), and I can say without hesitation that these professionals provided more consistent, personalized, and supportive guidance than what was available through their school-based counselor—despite her being capable and well-intentioned.
That... more
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FloatDownTheLiffy
United States5 months ago
Comprehensive resource
Mark and the YCBK team provide deep insights into all aspects of college admissions. I never miss an episode, and even look forward to Mondays (and Thursdays) for new content. Sometimes, I even think this team is reading my mind. The topics go deeper than any other resource I have found. Thank you YCBK!
Apple Podcasts
5
JLite pod
United States5 months ago
Highly Informative
You will find everything you need to gain insight into college admissions and build an application strategy.
Apple Podcasts
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Rob ranch
United States5 months ago

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The conversational style of the hosts makes the content engaging and accessible for parents and students.

Listeners appreciate the comprehensive insights into college admissions and find the information to be timely and relevant.

Some listeners express concern over perceived biases on certain topics such as race in admissions, indicating a desire for a broader range of perspectives.

Overall, the podcast is praised as a valuable resource for navigating the college admissions process effectively.

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Apple Podcasts	#18	United States/Kids & Family/Education for Kids
Apple Podcasts	#84	United States/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts	#118	United Kingdom/Kids & Family/Education for Kids
Apple Podcasts	#205	Canada/Kids & Family/Education for Kids
Apple Podcasts	#16	Chile/Kids & Family/Education for Kids
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YCBK 589: Was Tulane Justified By Punishing a HS When a Student Rejected Tulane's ED Acceptance

Q: How did you secure an internship at Microsoft, and what factors contributed to being offered a full-time position?

Daniel Lachance explains that certifications, leadership experience, and networking played a crucial role in his successful application to Microsoft.

YCBK 589: Was Tulane Justified By Punishing a HS When a Student Rejected Tulane's ED Acceptance

Q: Can you explain more about the new Work Lab internship program that Polygence is rolling out?

Jin Chow shares that Work Lab is designed to provide students with project-based work experiences at startups, emphasizing the importance of mentorship.

YCBK 589: Was Tulane Justified By Punishing a HS When a Student Rejected Tulane's ED Acceptance

Q: What were your thoughts on Tulane's decision to punish a high school for a student's Early Decision withdrawal?

Vince and Mark discuss the implications of Tulane's actions on other schools and the need for transparency in early decision agreements.

YCBK 588: You Got Into College! Now What Do You Do?

Q: I was wondering if it, what if it's more of a behavioral, you know, they had a lot of behavioral growth?

It's perfectly okay to discuss behavioral issues, but the details should be framed carefully to focus more on growth rather than specific past issues.

YCBK 588: You Got Into College! Now What Do You Do?

Q: What about a teacher who not only is the classroom teacher, but is the advisor of a club in which the student is heavily involved? Is that a situation where the recommender can go outside of the classroom and also talk about that?

Those are insights that would be very valuable because they capture more than what a school counselor might be able to capture in the counselor letter of recommendation.

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Focused on college admissions, this podcast is designed to equip parents and students with essential insights and strategies for navigating the complex college admissions landscape. Each episode addresses current topics in higher education, answers listener questions about the admissions process, and features interviews with experts, including admissions officers and educational consultants. Unique elements include personal anecdotes shared by co-hosts and a commitment to making college knowledge accessible to all, ensuring that listeners can find useful guidance regardless of their background or experience level in the college admissions process.

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