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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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Foreign Language Requirements
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Zeemee
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Colorado College
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Deferred Admissions Process

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: (02:05) In Our Question from a Listener-Carter joins Mark to answer a question from a mom who wants her son to be authentic in his application, but he only wants to play video games, and she wonders how admission office... more

In this episode you will hear: Mark does a two-part series that looks at outside of external scholarships. Mark answers the question, what are the nine reasons why so many students do not apply for external scholarships in part 1. In part 2, on Episo... more

In this episode you will hear: (02:48) In the News-Hilary and Kate join Mark to discuss an article that appears in USA Today that asks the question, "Are parent Facebook groups helpful or toxic"? Rachel Hale is the author of the article, which is ent... more

In this episode you will hear: Jennifer Mandel, a college counselor with Mark at School Match 4U, joins Mark to discuss her thoughts on whether Parent College Facebook groups are helpful or toxic? Jen has been involved in three different groups, at t... more

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Recent Guests

Elliot Felix
Author of The Connected College
Episode: YCBK 613: What Do Colleges Think About Students That Just Want to Play Video Games?
Elena Hicks
Assistant Vice Provost and Dean of Admissions at SMU
Southern Methodist University
Episode: YCBK 612: Should My Student Be Applying for Outside/External Scholarships
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
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?
Susan Brisson
Director of Admission at Olin College of Engineering
Olin College of Engineering
Episode: YCBK 605: How Being Low-Income Impacts Admission Decisions at Need-Blind Colleges
Matt Beatty
Vice President for Enrollment at Luther College
Luther College
Episode: YCBK 603: What Is The Best Time To Send a Letter of Continued Interest?

Host

Mark Stucker
Founder and producer, experienced in college admissions.

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 States12 days 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 States3 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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    1
    greensami3
    United States7 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

    Apple Podcasts
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    FloatDownTheLiffy
    United States7 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions about college admissions trends and practical tips, indicating the hosts present information in a relatable manner.
Feedback reveals some dissatisfaction over specific episodes' perspectives, particularly regarding discussions on independent educational consultants, implying that while informative, the content can be polarizing.
Many listeners find the content uniquely valuable for navigating college planning and admissions, especially given the absence of advertisement.

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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.
YCBK 604: Is Selectivity Important When Selecting a College?
Q: What is shaping in admissions?
Shaping is the process of determining which students to admit based on available spots and the applicant pool, considering various factors.
YCBK 605: How Being Low-Income Impacts Admission Decisions at Need-Blind Colleges
Q: How should low-income students discuss their socio-economic status in their applications?
They should share their experiences authentically, as part of their personal narrative, rather than trying to force it into the application.

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3. Daniela Uribe
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