Best Mark Stucker Podcasts (2025)

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YCBK 530: Ways in Which Colleges Make Their Acceptance Rates Look Lower Than They Really Are 47:57

2h ago47:57

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In this episode you will hear: Mark shares many ways colleges make their admit rates look lower than they are. He shows families a few ways to know if a college is doing this. . Lisa interviews Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop, authors of the Disengaged Teen Preview of Part 4 ² Rebecca gives us three different insights when it comes to how to ap…

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YCBK 530: Ways in Which Colleges Make Their Acceptance Rates Look Lower Than They Really Are 47:57

2h ago47:57

47:57

In this episode you will hear: Mark shares many ways colleges make their admit rates look lower than they are. He shows families a few ways to know if a college is doing this. . Lisa interviews Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop, authors of the Disengaged Teen Preview of Part 4 ² Rebecca gives us three different insights when it comes to how to ap…

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YCBK 529: An interview with Jim Bock, Dean and VP at Swarthmore College-3 of 3 1:38:20

4d ago1:38:20

1:38:20

In this episode you will hear: (01:55) In The News Vince Garcia and Mark Stucker discuss observations from admission decisions from this year’s class. Part 2 of 3 (18:27) Question from a listener: Mark and Hillary answer a question from a listener about how her student can demonstrate interest effectively (39:37) Interview: Mark Stucker and David B…

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YCBK 529: An interview with Jim Bock, Dean and VP at Swarthmore College-3 of 3 1:38:20

4d ago1:38:20

1:38:20

In this episode you will hear: (01:55) In The News Vince Garcia and Mark Stucker discuss observations from admission decisions from this year’s class. Part 2 of 3 (18:27) Question from a listener: Mark and Hillary answer a question from a listener about how her student can demonstrate interest effectively (39:37) Interview: Mark Stucker and David B…

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YCBK 528: A Way For A Parent To Help With College That No One Is Talking About 56:09

7d ago56:09

56:09

Mark shares a new survey he will be doing with YCBK listeners; he shares two recommended resources for studendts Mark then shares a project a parents can do to really help their student out a lot with the college process that he isn’t hearing anyone else talking about . Lisa interviews Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop, authors of the Disengaged …

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YCBK 528: A Way For A Parent To Help With College That No One Is Talking About 56:09

7d ago56:09

56:09

Mark shares a new survey he will be doing with YCBK listeners; he shares two recommended resources for studendts Mark then shares a project a parents can do to really help their student out a lot with the college process that he isn’t hearing anyone else talking about . Lisa interviews Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop, authors of the Disengaged …

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YCBK 527: What You Need To Know About Majoring in Engineering 1:50:22

11d ago1:50:22

1:50:22

In this episode you will hear: (02:12) In The News Vince Garcia and Mark Stucker discuss observations from admission decisions from this year’s class. (23:34) Question from a listener: Mark and Susan answer a question from an anonymous listener who has a number of questions about selecting an engineering program (56:18) Interview: Mark Stucker and …

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YCBK 527: What You Need To Know About Majoring in Engineering 1:50:22

11d ago1:50:22

1:50:22

In this episode you will hear: (02:12) In The News Vince Garcia and Mark Stucker discuss observations from admission decisions from this year’s class. (23:34) Question from a listener: Mark and Susan answer a question from an anonymous listener who has a number of questions about selecting an engineering program (56:18) Interview: Mark Stucker and …

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YCBK 526: How To Get Access to the College-Specific Custom Prompts Before Aug 1st 50:34

14d ago50:34

50:34

In this episode you will hear: Mark shares insights from two conversations he had with two admission officers at the SACAC conference Mark then shares how a student can get access to the custom prompts that many colleges require in June or early July, instead of in August when the colleges release their Common Apps. . Lisa interviews Jenny Anderson…

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YCBK 526: How To Get Access to the College-Specific Custom Prompts Before Aug 1st 50:34

14d ago50:34

50:34

In this episode you will hear: Mark shares insights from two conversations he had with two admission officers at the SACAC conference Mark then shares how a student can get access to the custom prompts that many colleges require in June or early July, instead of in August when the colleges release their Common Apps. . Lisa interviews Jenny Anderson…

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YCBK 525: A Debate About Whether ACT/SAT Scores Should Be Mandatory 1:42:46

18d ago1:42:46

1:42:46

In this episode you will hear: (02:32) In The News Andy Strickler shares some of the changes admissions offices are making due to financial pressures. Part 3 of 3 (16:28) Question from a listener: Mark and Hillary answers questions from listeners about if a student applies for aid and doesn’t submit the CSS PROFILE, should that student not be admit…

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YCBK 525: A Debate About Whether ACT/SAT Scores Should Be Mandatory 1:42:46

18d ago1:42:46

1:42:46

In this episode you will hear: (02:32) In The News Andy Strickler shares some of the changes admissions offices are making due to financial pressures. Part 3 of 3 (16:28) Question from a listener: Mark and Hillary answers questions from listeners about if a student applies for aid and doesn’t submit the CSS PROFILE, should that student not be admit…

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YCBK 524: What Are The Hardest 32 Public Colleges To Get Admitted To 55:07

21d ago55:07

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In this episode you will hear: Mark shares how the SAT offering the new September SAT offers up some opportunities in their test prep calendar. This does not mean to imply everyone should take the SAT, but most of our listeners will take the SAT, so here is some advice. Mark shares the importance of having a balanced list, and he shares two sad sto…

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YCBK 524: What Are The Hardest 32 Public Colleges To Get Admitted To 55:07

21d ago55:07

55:07

In this episode you will hear: Mark shares how the SAT offering the new September SAT offers up some opportunities in their test prep calendar. This does not mean to imply everyone should take the SAT, but most of our listeners will take the SAT, so here is some advice. Mark shares the importance of having a balanced list, and he shares two sad sto…

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YCBK 523: Changes In How Admissions Decisions Are Being Made Due to Financial Pressures 1:12:11

25d ago1:12:11

1:12:11

In this episode you will hear: (02:05) In The News Andy Strickler shares some of the changes admissions offices are making due to financial pressures. (16:34) Question from a listener: Mark and Hillary talk about the things you should not do when attending a college fair. (41:12) Interview: What employers look for when making hiring decisions, Dawn…

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YCBK 523: Changes In How Admissions Decisions Are Being Made Due to Financial Pressures 1:12:11

25d ago1:12:11

1:12:11

In this episode you will hear: (02:05) In The News Andy Strickler shares some of the changes admissions offices are making due to financial pressures. (16:34) Question from a listener: Mark and Hillary talk about the things you should not do when attending a college fair. (41:12) Interview: What employers look for when making hiring decisions, Dawn…

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YCBK 522: What Should 9th, 10th and 11th Graders, and their Parents Be Doing Now 54:47

28d ago54:47

54:47

In this episode you will hear: Mark Stucker shares when a student and parent should complete the portions of the college application process that are the most time consuming. Mark interviews Rob Franek, Editor and Chief of the Princeton Review on the Latest “College Hopes and Worries” Survey Preview of Part 2 v Rob talks about the responses from th…

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YCBK 522: What Should 9th, 10th and 11th Graders, and their Parents Be Doing Now 54:47

28d ago54:47

54:47

In this episode you will hear: Mark Stucker shares when a student and parent should complete the portions of the college application process that are the most time consuming. Mark interviews Rob Franek, Editor and Chief of the Princeton Review on the Latest “College Hopes and Worries” Survey Preview of Part 2 v Rob talks about the responses from th…

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YCBK 521: The Do’s and the Don’ts When Attending a College Fair 1:22:10

1M ago1:22:10

1:22:10

In this episode you will hear: (05:44) In The News Andy Strickler breaks a lot of news in this 3-part discussion, part 1 looks at how college’s are handling the backlash against DEI initiatives (28:30) Question from a listener: Mark and Hillary talk about the things you should do when attending a college fair. (48:50) Interview: What employers look…

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YCBK 521: The Do’s and the Don’ts When Attending a College Fair 1:22:10

1M ago1:22:10

1:22:10

In this episode you will hear: (05:44) In The News Andy Strickler breaks a lot of news in this 3-part discussion, part 1 looks at how college’s are handling the backlash against DEI initiatives (28:30) Question from a listener: Mark and Hillary talk about the things you should do when attending a college fair. (48:50) Interview: What employers look…

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YCBK 520: What Has Students & Parents Worried When It Comes To College 47:20

1M ago47:20

47:20

In this episode you will hear: Mark Stucker shares what parts of the college application process are the most time-consuming. Mark interviews Rob Franek, Editor and Chief of the Princeton Review on the Latest “College Hopes and Worries” Survey Preview of Part 1 ² Rob shares how the survey was done ² Rob tells us what students and parents found to b…

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YCBK 520: What Has Students & Parents Worried When It Comes To College 47:20

1M ago47:20

47:20

In this episode you will hear: Mark Stucker shares what parts of the college application process are the most time-consuming. Mark interviews Rob Franek, Editor and Chief of the Princeton Review on the Latest “College Hopes and Worries” Survey Preview of Part 1 ² Rob shares how the survey was done ² Rob tells us what students and parents found to b…

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YCBK 519: What Employers Look For When Making Hiring Decisions 1:38:32

1M ago1:38:32

1:38:32

In this episode you will hear: (06:05) In The News Lisa and Mark share and discuss a powerful letter from a mom and a daughter about how they almost fell into the “College Admission Trap” (Part 2 of 2) (35:33) Question from a listener: Mark and Susan Discuss whether a student led information session is a concern the college is struggling financiall…

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YCBK 519: What Employers Look For When Making Hiring Decisions 1:38:32

1M ago1:38:32

1:38:32

In this episode you will hear: (06:05) In The News Lisa and Mark share and discuss a powerful letter from a mom and a daughter about how they almost fell into the “College Admission Trap” (Part 2 of 2) (35:33) Question from a listener: Mark and Susan Discuss whether a student led information session is a concern the college is struggling financiall…

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YCBK 518: 15 Changes in Admissions to Expect in 2025 and 2026 1:04:55

1M ago1:04:55

1:04:55

In this episode you will hear: Mark Stucker gives his opinion on 15 changes he is expecting in admissions due to the financial pressure colleges are facing. Mark interviews Kathleen deLaski, Founder of the Education Design Lab Preview of Part 5 ² Kathleen explains what she means when she says, “we need to fix and disrupt” college education ² Kathle…

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YCBK 518: 15 Changes in Admissions to Expect in 2025 and 2026 1:04:55

1M ago1:04:55

1:04:55

In this episode you will hear: Mark Stucker gives his opinion on 15 changes he is expecting in admissions due to the financial pressure colleges are facing. Mark interviews Kathleen deLaski, Founder of the Education Design Lab Preview of Part 5 ² Kathleen explains what she means when she says, “we need to fix and disrupt” college education ² Kathle…

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YCBK 517: A Mom Shares How She Almost Fell Into “The College Admissions Trap” 1:14:55

2M ago1:14:55

1:14:55

In this episode you will hear: (07:22) In The News Lisa and Mark share and discuss a powerful letter from a mom about how she almost fell into the “College Admission Trap” (28:22) Question from a listener: Mark and Hillary discuss the importance of a college being able to predict who will come (43:44) Interview: Frequently Asked Questions about 529…

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YCBK 517: A Mom Shares How She Almost Fell Into “The College Admissions Trap” 1:14:55

2M ago1:14:55

1:14:55

In this episode you will hear: (07:22) In The News Lisa and Mark share and discuss a powerful letter from a mom about how she almost fell into the “College Admission Trap” (28:22) Question from a listener: Mark and Hillary discuss the importance of a college being able to predict who will come (43:44) Interview: Frequently Asked Questions about 529…

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YCBK 516: Forbes College Financial Grades Reveal Stable vs Struggling Colleges 1:01:17

2M ago1:01:17

1:01:17

In this episode you will hear: Mark discusses new changes to the Common App, and then he gives he describes Forbes College Financial Grades, a tool you cn use to know which colleges are stable financially and which colleges are struggling financially? Mark interviews Kathleen deLaski, Founder of the Education Design Lab Preview of Part 4 ² Kathleen…

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YCBK 516: Forbes College Financial Grades Reveal Stable vs Struggling Colleges 1:01:17

2M ago1:01:17

1:01:17

In this episode you will hear: Mark discusses new changes to the Common App, and then he gives he describes Forbes College Financial Grades, a tool you cn use to know which colleges are stable financially and which colleges are struggling financially? Mark interviews Kathleen deLaski, Founder of the Education Design Lab Preview of Part 4 ² Kathleen…

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YCBK 515: After You Hit Submit, “What Else Do You Need To Do”? 1:10:00

2M ago1:10:00

1:10:00

In this episode you will hear: (01:56) In The News A mom asks a very important question, Should you ever skip optional questions. Hillary and Mark start out discussing this question but they bounce around and cover a lot of topics including, about 15 minutes discussing “why it is so important for a college to know which students are coming (28:44) …

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YCBK 515: After You Hit Submit, “What Else Do You Need To Do”? 1:10:00

2M ago1:10:00

1:10:00

In this episode you will hear: (01:56) In The News A mom asks a very important question, Should you ever skip optional questions. Hillary and Mark start out discussing this question but they bounce around and cover a lot of topics including, about 15 minutes discussing “why it is so important for a college to know which students are coming (28:44) …

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YCBK 514: When Should My Student Start The College Process 1:21:38

2M ago1:21:38

1:21:38

In this episode you will hear: Mark answers a Speakpipe QFL from a listener who wants to know when my student should start the college process? Mark answers a second question, Any advice to give us hope with the new administration with all of the changes they are making? Mark interviews Kathleen deLaski, Founder of the Education Design Lab Preview …

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YCBK 514: When Should My Student Start The College Process 1:21:38

2M ago1:21:38

1:21:38

In this episode you will hear: Mark answers a Speakpipe QFL from a listener who wants to know when my student should start the college process? Mark answers a second question, Any advice to give us hope with the new administration with all of the changes they are making? Mark interviews Kathleen deLaski, Founder of the Education Design Lab Preview …

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YCBK 513: Is It Ever A Bad Idea To Submit A Test Score That Is Too High 1:22:53

2M ago1:22:53

1:22:53

In this episode you will hear: (01:56) Question from a listener: A mom asks a very important question, How can I know if a college is genuinely caring about all kids but especially about an unorganized student? Lisa Rouff and Lynda Doepker answer this question. (42:48) Interview: Frequently Asked Questions about 529 Plans, Julie Shields-Rutyna and …

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YCBK 513: Is It Ever A Bad Idea To Submit A Test Score That Is Too High 1:22:53

2M ago1:22:53

1:22:53

In this episode you will hear: (01:56) Question from a listener: A mom asks a very important question, How can I know if a college is genuinely caring about all kids but especially about an unorganized student? Lisa Rouff and Lynda Doepker answer this question. (42:48) Interview: Frequently Asked Questions about 529 Plans, Julie Shields-Rutyna and …

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YCBK 512: Data That Is Available About Colleges That Most People Don’t Know 55:24

2M ago55:24

55:24

In this episode you will hear: Mark answers a Speakpipe QFL from a listener who wants to know what other valuable information is in the Common Data Set that most people don’t know about Mark interviews Kathleen deLaski, Founder of the Education Design Lab Preview of Part 2 § Kathleen talks about an experience she had that made her realize just how …

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YCBK 512: Data That Is Available About Colleges That Most People Don’t Know 55:24

2M ago55:24

55:24

In this episode you will hear: Mark answers a Speakpipe QFL from a listener who wants to know what other valuable information is in the Common Data Set that most people don’t know about Mark interviews Kathleen deLaski, Founder of the Education Design Lab Preview of Part 2 § Kathleen talks about an experience she had that made her realize just how …

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YCBK 511: How To Know If a College Cares About Supporting an Unorganized Kid 1:08:12

2M ago1:08:12

1:08:12

In this episode you will hear: (03:21) In The News Hilliary shares some observations from things that stood out while reading applications this year (20:02) Question from a listener: A mom asks a very important question, How can I know if a college is genuinely caring about all kids but especially about an unorganized student? Lisa Rouff and Lynda …

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YCBK 511: How To Know If a College Cares About Supporting an Unorganized Kid 1:08:12

2M ago1:08:12

1:08:12

In this episode you will hear: (03:21) In The News Hilliary shares some observations from things that stood out while reading applications this year (20:02) Question from a listener: A mom asks a very important question, How can I know if a college is genuinely caring about all kids but especially about an unorganized student? Lisa Rouff and Lynda …

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YCBK 510: Should Students Avoid The Topic Of Your Choice Prompt 53:50

2M ago53:50

53:50

In this episode you will hear: Susan and Mark discuss the Speakpipe question, “Why is NYU telling students to avoid prompt 7: Select a topic of your choice prompt? Mark interviews Kathleen deLaski, Founder of the Education Design Lab Preview of Part 1 ² Kathleen DeLaski-shares her interesting background ² Kathleen tells us what the Educational Desi…

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YCBK 510: Should Students Avoid The Topic Of Your Choice Prompt 53:50

2M ago53:50

53:50

In this episode you will hear: Susan and Mark discuss the Speakpipe question, “Why is NYU telling students to avoid prompt 7: Select a topic of your choice prompt? Mark interviews Kathleen deLaski, Founder of the Education Design Lab Preview of Part 1 ² Kathleen DeLaski-shares her interesting background ² Kathleen tells us what the Educational Desi…

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YCBK 509: Does It Even Matter What Grades I Get In College? 1:33:30

2M ago1:33:30

1:33:30

In this episode you will hear: (07:14) In The News Susan shares some observations from things that stood out while reading applications this year (58:18) Question from a listener: Julia and Mark answer a question from Alex, a student in DC, and he wants to know, does it even matter what my grades are when I am in high school? (01:12:35) Interview: …

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YCBK 509: Does It Even Matter What Grades I Get In College? 1:33:30

2M ago1:33:30

1:33:30

In this episode you will hear: (07:14) In The News Susan shares some observations from things that stood out while reading applications this year (58:18) Question from a listener: Julia and Mark answer a question from Alex, a student in DC, and he wants to know, does it even matter what my grades are when I am in high school? (01:12:35) Interview: …

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YCBK 508: What Benefits Do You Get Besides Prestige If You Go To An Elite College 1:45:23

3M ago1:45:23

1:45:23

In this episode you will hear: Mark brings back Anika and Dave to give updates and to celebrate the start of year 8 Mark interviews Dean Christoph Guttentag, Understanding How Duke Makes Admissions Decisions Part 3 of 3 o Christoph make such an important point about the angular student and the well-rounded student that we start by letting you hear …

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YCBK 508: What Benefits Do You Get Besides Prestige If You Go To An Elite College 1:45:23

3M ago1:45:23

1:45:23

In this episode you will hear: Mark brings back Anika and Dave to give updates and to celebrate the start of year 8 Mark interviews Dean Christoph Guttentag, Understanding How Duke Makes Admissions Decisions Part 3 of 3 o Christoph make such an important point about the angular student and the well-rounded student that we start by letting you hear …

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YCBK 507: Everything You Need To Know About The New Digital ACT 1:01:07

3M ago1:01:07

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In this episode you will hear: (01:57) In The News Vince joins Mark to discuss an article about how some employers no longer want to hire IVY league graduates-2 of 2 (17:55) Question from a listener: Lisa and Lynda answer a Speakpipe question from a listener who wants to know, what resources are available for trans students to help them with the co…

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YCBK 507: Everything You Need To Know About The New Digital ACT 1:01:07

3M ago1:01:07

1:01:07

In this episode you will hear: (01:57) In The News Vince joins Mark to discuss an article about how some employers no longer want to hire IVY league graduates-2 of 2 (17:55) Question from a listener: Lisa and Lynda answer a Speakpipe question from a listener who wants to know, what resources are available for trans students to help them with the co…

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YCBK 506: Understanding How Duke Makes Admissions Decision-Part 2 of 3 1:00:17

3M ago1:00:17

1:00:17

In this episode you will hear: Mark shares one area where his counseling to students has changed over the years. He also shares an important takeaway from four conversations he had in the counseling room this week Mark interviews Dean Christoph Guttentag, Understanding How Duke Makes Admissions Decisions Part 2 of 3 o Christoph talks about the ways…

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YCBK 506: Understanding How Duke Makes Admissions Decision-Part 2 of 3 1:00:17

3M ago1:00:17

1:00:17

In this episode you will hear: Mark shares one area where his counseling to students has changed over the years. He also shares an important takeaway from four conversations he had in the counseling room this week Mark interviews Dean Christoph Guttentag, Understanding How Duke Makes Admissions Decisions Part 2 of 3 o Christoph talks about the ways…

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