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

Mark Stucker
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Dartmouth College
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Zeemee
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Colorado College

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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In this episode you will hear: (03:34) In Our Question from a Listener-Hilary joins Mark to answer a question from an anonymous mom who wants to know how can I tell if a college has a commuter school culture. (24:01) Mark interviews Stephen Burd, sen... more

In this episode you will hear: Mark shares an outstanding recommended resource if you want to know how colleges shape their classes, something that selective private colleges are doing right now. Dr. Andrew Hoffman video Inside Class Shaping: How Eli... more

In this episode you will hear: (02:40) In Our Question from a Listener-Carter joins Mark to respond to a comment from a listener who wants our opinion on why more dads are not involved in learning more and helping their kids with college (17:56) Mark... more

In this episode you will hear: Mark shares a way students can save tens of thousands of dollars off of their college bill that many people do not know about Elena Hicks, the Assistant Vice Provost and Dean of Admissions at SMU, helps us to understand... more

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Recent Guests

Elena Hicks
Chief Enrollment Officer at SMU
Southern Methodist University
Episode: YCBK 616: SMU Is It For You? An Interview with Dean of Admissions, Elena Hicks
Elliot Felix
Author of "The Connected College"
Education Consultant
Episode: YCBK 615: How Does a Student Let a College Know They Are Refusing Their Offer
Daniela Uribe
Recent UPenn graduate, now a first-year medical student.
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: YCBK 611: Students Speak Out About What Life Is Like at UPenn
Summer Cobb
Junior at UPenn majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics.
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: YCBK 611: Students Speak Out About What Life Is Like at UPenn
V. Peter Pitts
Author of 'Small College Magic'
Episode: YCBK 608: How to Avoid Getting $2000-$7000 Unexpectedly Added to Your College Bill
Susan Brisson
Director of Admission at Olin College of Engineering
Olin College of Engineering
Episode: YCBK 607: How the Calm College Method Reduces Student & Parent Stress
Lynda Doepker
Co-author of 'The Calm College Method'
Episode: YCBK 607: How the Calm College Method Reduces Student & Parent Stress
Peter Pitts
College Admissions veteran and author of multiple books, including Small College Magic.
Episode: YCBK 606: How many colleges should your student apply to?
Kate Stricklan
Senior Assistant Director of Application Review at the University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder
Episode: YCBK 604: Is Selectivity Important When Selecting a College?

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Mark Stucker
Founder and Producer, actively involved in bringing diverse college admission insights to listeners.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 440 ratings
  • Great College Admissions Podcast

    I found this podcast a few months ago, and I’ve listened to a bunch of the current and past episodes. I appreciate the way Mark and the other hosts break down a big process into smaller pieces. My daughter is currently a junior, so I’ve taken a bunch of notes! Thanks for all you do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ilgirl51
    United Statesa month ago
  • YCBK ROCKS!

    As an IEC I follow a lot of companies and podcasts. The ones I trust snd respect are listed on our website for our students. YCBK has been in the #1 spot now for almost 600 episodes! Thank you Mark and your amazing team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GoAKALA
    United States4 months ago
  • 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CometgirlK
    United States6 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 States8 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 States8 months ago

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The conversational style of the hosts makes complex information more accessible and engaging.
Listeners appreciate the practical and knowledgeable approach to college admissions, highlighting the informative discussions and expert insights.
While many find the content extremely valuable, there are mentions of disagreements with specific opinions presented in some episodes.

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YCBK 615: How Does a Student Let a College Know They Are Refusing Their Offer
Q: How should students communicate their decision of not attending a college?
Using the applicant portal is the best method, but if that's unavailable, an email explaining your decision to the admissions office is also appropriate.
YCBK 615: How Does a Student Let a College Know They Are Refusing Their Offer
Q: What should I do when I know I'm not going to a college? What should my communication be?
You should go to your applicant portal to inform the college directly or email the admissions office, thanking them for the admission and letting them know your decision.
YCBK 611: Students Speak Out About What Life Is Like at UPenn
Q: If you were in charge and had the power to change things at Penn, what would you change?
Both Summer and Daniela agree on improving the quality of dining hall food and making housing transparency clearer for incoming freshmen.
YCBK 611: Students Speak Out About What Life Is Like at UPenn
Q: What are the best things about Penn?
Summer highlights the balance between academics and social life, emphasizing the vibrant campus life with numerous clubs and diversity. Daniela mentions the passion of both students and professors as a significant aspect of her positive experience.
YCBK 613: What Do Colleges Think About Students That Just Want to Play Video Games?
Q: How much should a student show their authentic self when their authentic self loves more than anything sitting home playing video games?
Students should acknowledge their passion for gaming while also demonstrating relevant skills like curiosity and commitment through their interests.

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Recent guests on Your College Bound Kid include:

1. Elena Hicks
2. Elliot Felix
3. Daniela Uribe
4. Summer Cobb
5. V. Peter Pitts
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