Thanks to Harvard's Turning the Tide Report, more schools are being asked to evaluate how "nice" a student is in the college admissions process. Learn more about how you can genuinely demonstrate your "niceness" in today's podcast.

Niceness - The New Factor in College Admissions

While the internet has certainly made it easier to research and learn more about a school, meeting face to face and visiting a campus in person can make a big difference. Learn the benefits and what to look for when visiting campuses, when the best time to visit is, and more in this week's episode.

Importance of Meeting Face to Face in College Admissions

Ever since Malia Obama decided to take a gap year, it has been a widely discussed topic in college admissions. So what is a gap year? Why take one? Learn the answers to these questions and more as we delve into what types of gap year opportunities exist, what the benefits are of taking one, how it fits with the college admissions process and how to "pitch" one to your parents in this week's podcast.

Gap Year - What Are They? Why Take One?

There are so many lists on rankings out there.  What is worth considering when looking at these lists? Do they even matter? We'll also review different types of lists out there.

College Rankings - What's the big deal and does it really matter?

Ever consider using a consultant to help you with the college admissions process? Their more common name is IEC. Learn the benefits and values of using an IEC and who they are most beneficial for.  We'll also talk about the different type of ways you can work with an IEC, how to pick one, and what the REAL costs are.  Not the ones inflated by the media. Join Mark and Anna as they give you the real dirt about using someone to help with the college admissions process.

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