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

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

Muumbaji: Mark Stucker

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...

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YCBK 582: What Do Colleges Want To See In Teacher Recommendations-1 of 3

YCBK 582: What Do Colleges Want To See In Teacher Recommendations-1 of 3

In this episode you will hear:
 
(08:25) Kate Stricklan from CU Boulder and Susan Tree discuss takeaways from the NACAC conference and th...

2025-10-27 04:00:00 58:40
Pakua
YCBK 581: What Is Keeping Chief Enrollment Officers Up At Night

YCBK 581: What Is Keeping Chief Enrollment Officers Up At Night

In this episode you will hear:
 
(02:10) In the News
 
Andy Strickler and Mark Stucker discuss some trends in college admi...

2025-10-23 04:00:00 01:08:28
Pakua
YCBK 580: Tips To Help You Understand How College Make Admissions Decisions

YCBK 580: Tips To Help You Understand How College Make Admissions Decisions

In this episode you will hear:
 
(13:15) Kate Stricklan from CU Boulder and Susan Tree discuss takeaways from the NACAC conference and th...

2025-10-20 04:00:00 01:54:11
Pakua
YCBK 579: Why Are So Many Students Applying Early Decision to U Chicago

YCBK 579: Why Are So Many Students Applying Early Decision to U Chicago

In this episode you will hear:
 
(01:50) In the News
 
Lynda and Mark discuss why they are seeing so much interest in Early...

2025-10-16 04:00:00 01:33:49
Pakua
YCBK 578: Hot Topics Admissions Officers and Counselors Discussed at NACAC

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

In this episode you will hear:
 
Kate Stricklan shares her background and then Susan and Kate discussed some of the hot topics college co...

2025-10-13 04:00:00 59:34
Pakua
YCBK 577: New Ways In Which AI Is Being Used In Admission Offices

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

In this episode you will hear:
 
(01:56) In the News
 
Hilary and Mark discuss some new ways that were revealed at the rec...

2025-10-09 04:00:00 01:28:26
Pakua
YCBK 576: Admissions Committee Discusses How They Evaluate Students-3 of 5

YCBK 576: Admissions Committee Discusses How They Evaluate Students-3 of 5

In this episode you will hear:
 
Mark answers a queston from a listener about whether playing a varsity sport in college hurts you from g...

2025-10-06 04:00:00 44:30
Pakua
YCBK 575: How College Works: Results of a 10-year million dollar research project

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

In this episode you will hear:
 
(02:00) Question from a Listener
 
Vince and Mark answer a question from a listener about...

2025-10-02 04:00:00 01:23:16
Pakua
YCBK 574: Admissions Committee Discusses How They Evaluate Students-2 of 5

YCBK 574: Admissions Committee Discusses How They Evaluate Students-2 of 5

In this episode you will hear:
 
(09:18) Lisa and Lynda discuss Lisa's recent visit to the University of New Hampshire
 
(31...

2025-09-29 04:00:00 01:23:18
Pakua
YCBK 573: Do You Need A Passion Project To Get Admitted To Selective Colleges

YCBK 573: Do You Need A Passion Project To Get Admitted To Selective Colleges

In this episode you will hear:
 
(02:08) Question from a Listener
 
 Hilary and Mark answer a question from a student from...

2025-09-25 04:00:00 01:27:59
Pakua
YCBK 572: Admissions Committee Discusses How They Evaluate Students-1 of 5

YCBK 572: Admissions Committee Discusses How They Evaluate Students-1 of 5

In this episode you will hear:
 
This is your chance to see how admissions committees make decisions. Read the admissions file for Alana...

2025-09-22 04:00:00 01:14:21
Pakua
YCBK 571: Are the Impressions Students Have of Boston College Correct

YCBK 571: Are the Impressions Students Have of Boston College Correct

In this episode you will hear:
 
(06:10) Question from a Listener
 
Hilary and Mark answer a question from a student from...

2025-09-18 04:00:00 01:00:36
Pakua
YCBK 570: Parents Share the Pressure & Stress Their Student Feels About College-2 of 2

YCBK 570: Parents Share the Pressure & Stress Their Student Feels About College-2 of 2

In this episode you will hear:
 
Mark shares two admissions tips from students and he discusses Cal Tech's new test score policy.
...

2025-09-15 04:00:00 01:07:27
Pakua
YCBK 569: Why Are Elite Colleges Admitting Students in August This Year

YCBK 569: Why Are Elite Colleges Admitting Students in August This Year

In this episode you will hear:
 
(02:42) In the News
 
Vince joins Mark to discuss an article that ran in the Duke Chronic...

2025-09-11 04:00:00 01:11:32
Pakua
YCBK 568: Parents Share the Pressure & Stress Their Student Feels About College

YCBK 568: Parents Share the Pressure & Stress Their Student Feels About College

In this episode you will hear:
 
Mark shares two major decisions that were revealed this week, one is about the legality of withholding N...

2025-09-08 04:00:00 01:01:47
Pakua
YCBK 567: Should a Student Talk About Their Eating Disorder In Their Personal Statement

YCBK 567: Should a Student Talk About Their Eating Disorder In Their Personal Statement

In this episode you will hear:
 
In the News
 
(05:52) Hilary joins Mark to discuss whether a student should make their ea...

2025-09-04 04:00:00 01:27:50
Pakua
YCBK 566: 5 Distinct Types of Character Some Colleges Use To Evaluate Applicants

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

In this episode you will hear:
 
Susan Tree joins Mark to interview Bob Massa; Bob has 50 years' experience in admissions and enrollment...

2025-09-01 04:00:00 01:13:09
Pakua
YCBK 565: Brown and Columbia Share Race & Admissions Stats In Trump Deal

YCBK 565: Brown and Columbia Share Race & Admissions Stats In Trump Deal

In this episode you will hear:
 
(02:00) In the News
 
Vince joins Mark to discuss a NYT Article entitled, "Columbia and B...

2025-08-28 04:00:00 01:22:40
Pakua
YCBK 564: Should My Student Apply Early Decision or Is This Not Very Wise

YCBK 564: Should My Student Apply Early Decision or Is This Not Very Wise

In this episode you will hear:
 
Susan Tree joins Mark to interview Bob Massa; Bob has 50 years' experience in admissions and enrollment...

2025-08-25 04:00:00 01:02:48
Pakua
YCBK 563: Avoiding These College Financial Mistakes Could Save You Over 10,000

YCBK 563: Avoiding These College Financial Mistakes Could Save You Over 10,000

In this episode you will hear:
 
(01:55) In the News
 
Mark continues to share insights from an article that the Chronicle...

2025-08-21 04:00:00 01:07:08
Pakua
YCBK 562: Bob Massa Shares More Admission Advice From 50 Years Of Experience

YCBK 562: Bob Massa Shares More Admission Advice From 50 Years Of Experience

In this episode you will hear:
 
Susan Tree joins Mark to interview Bob Massa; Bob has 50 years' experience in admissions and enrollment...

2025-08-18 04:00:00 01:00:01
Pakua
YCBK 561: Stanford Doubles Down and Embraces Legacy Admissions

YCBK 561: Stanford Doubles Down and Embraces Legacy Admissions

In this episode you will hear:
 
(04:08) In the News
 
Vince and Mark discuss a August 6th article that ran in the Stanfor...

2025-08-14 04:00:00 01:30:29
Pakua
YCBK 560: Bob Massa Shares Admission Advice From His 50 Years Of Experience

YCBK 560: Bob Massa Shares Admission Advice From His 50 Years Of Experience

In this episode you will hear:
 
5 Students ask two partners questions about being an attorney
A blurb about our new YCBK listener...

2025-08-11 04:00:00 52:00
Pakua
YCBK 559: How Does Being Likeable Impact College Admissions Decisions

YCBK 559: How Does Being Likeable Impact College Admissions Decisions

In this episode you will hear:
 
(01:47) In the News
 Hillary and Mark discuss how being likeable impacts whether a student is ad...

2025-08-07 04:00:00 01:02:43
Pakua
YCBK 558: 5 Students Ask Two Lawyers Questions About Being An Attorney

YCBK 558: 5 Students Ask Two Lawyers Questions About Being An Attorney

In this episode you will hear:
 
5 Students ask two partners questions about being an attorney
Dr. Sarah Sled shares her journey f...

2025-08-04 04:00:00 01:08:59
Pakua
YCBK 557: More Tips For Writing Your Personal Statement

YCBK 557: More Tips For Writing Your Personal Statement

In this episode you will hear:
 
(02:29) In the News
 Hillary and Mark give some tips to help students with the writing in their...

2025-07-31 04:00:00 01:18:05
Pakua
YCBK 556: Should I no longer go to med school because of the tax bill

YCBK 556: Should I no longer go to med school because of the tax bill

In this episode you will hear:
 
Mark discusses a few more aspects of the new tax bill and how it will impact students and colleges and u...

2025-07-28 04:00:00 01:03:16
Pakua
YCBK 555: How Demonstrated Interest Is Evaluated & Why It Matters

YCBK 555: How Demonstrated Interest Is Evaluated & Why It Matters

In this episode you will hear:
 
(01:52) In the News
Hillary and Mark gives some tips to help students with the writing in their...

2025-07-24 04:00:00 01:26:42
Pakua
YCBK 554: How Will The New Tax Bill Impact Students and Colleges

YCBK 554: How Will The New Tax Bill Impact Students and Colleges

In this episode you will hear:
 
Mark discusses three aspects of the new tax bill and how it will impact students and colleges and univer...

2025-07-21 04:00:00 01:17:36
Pakua
YCBK 553: Should Students At Private Schools Hire Private College Counselors-2 of 2

YCBK 553: Should Students At Private Schools Hire Private College Counselors-2 of 2

In this episode you will hear:
 
(01:56) Question from a listener: 
Number 1
Julia and Mark answer a question from a mom...

2025-07-17 04:00:00 01:41:24
Pakua
YCBK 552: Michigan Drops a Bomb By Adding Early Decision, Effective Immediately!

YCBK 552: Michigan Drops a Bomb By Adding Early Decision, Effective Immediately!

In this episode you will hear:
 
Mark describes why he thinks the decision for the University of Michigan toad a binding Early Decision o...

2025-07-14 04:00:00 01:07:25
Pakua
YCBK 551: Should Students At Private Schools Hire Private College Counselors

YCBK 551: Should Students At Private Schools Hire Private College Counselors

In this episode you will hear:
 
(05:04) Question from a listener: 
Number 1
Julia and Mark answer a question from a mom...

2025-07-10 04:00:00 58:37
Pakua
YCBK 550: The Big Fear That Many Teens Have When It Comes To Admissions

YCBK 550: The Big Fear That Many Teens Have When It Comes To Admissions

In this episode you will hear:
 
Mark shares a big fear that many teens have when it comes to the college admissions process. Mark shares...

2025-07-07 04:00:00 01:01:40
Pakua
YCBK 549: Two Frequently Asked Questions about Standardized Test Scores

YCBK 549: Two Frequently Asked Questions about Standardized Test Scores

In this episode you will hear:
 
(02:07) Question from a listener: 
Number 1
Julia and Mark answer a question from Emily...

2025-07-03 04:00:00 01:50:06
Pakua
YCBK 548: Why Are So Many Juniors Being Asked Repeatedly To Interview

YCBK 548: Why Are So Many Juniors Being Asked Repeatedly To Interview

In this episode you will hear:
 
Mark gives a tip about interviews and a tip about the Personal Statement
 
Lynda interview...

2025-06-30 04:00:00 46:55
Pakua
YCBK 547: How Should a Student Use The Additional Information Section

YCBK 547: How Should a Student Use The Additional Information Section

In this episode you will hear:
 
Question from a listener:
Number 1
Julia and Mark answer a question from Sapna and Sivan...

2025-06-26 04:00:00 01:13:54
Pakua
YCBK 546: Unlocking the Puzzle of How Colleges Make Admissions Decisions

YCBK 546: Unlocking the Puzzle of How Colleges Make Admissions Decisions

In this episode you will hear:
 
Mark explains what holistic admissions is, how it works and some of the areas of holistic admissions tha...

2025-06-23 04:00:00 01:12:53
Pakua
YCBK 545: How Is The Demographic Cliff Is Going To Impact Admissions Decisions

YCBK 545: How Is The Demographic Cliff Is Going To Impact Admissions Decisions

In this episode you will hear:
 
(03:02) Question from a listener: 
Number 1
Hillary and Mark answer a question from Dal...

2025-06-19 04:00:00 01:02:03
Pakua
YCBK 544: Some Tips For HS Grads to Successfully Transition to College-Part 2

YCBK 544: Some Tips For HS Grads to Successfully Transition to College-Part 2

In this episode you will hear:
 
Mark explains what holistic admissions is, how it works and some of the areas of holistic admissions tha...

2025-06-16 04:00:00 55:25
Pakua
YCBK 543: How The Right College Clubs Can Lead To Career Opportunities

YCBK 543: How The Right College Clubs Can Lead To Career Opportunities

In this episode you will hear:
 
(02:04) Question from a listener: 
Number 1
Susan and Mark answer a question from a lis...

2025-06-12 04:00:00 01:12:27
Pakua
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