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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 Spotlights on a College. Every Monday, we have a second episode to discuss a "hot topic" and interview a "thought leader" in the admissions or college life world. YCBK combines "in-depth knowledge" with a light, easy-to-listen conversational style. We have eight co-hosts, six college counselors, and two current admissions officers, including an Admissions Dean

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Recent Episodes

June 1, 2026

YCBK 644: Why It Is Hard for Admission Officers To Predict Which Students Will Come

Host Mark and Andy Strickler, a college admission leader, discuss the challenges of predictive modeling in college admissions and its impact on student enrollment.

May 28, 2026

YCBK 643: The Pros and Cons of Colleges With 500 or Less Students

Host Mark and guest Pryor, a Wake Forest student, discuss the realities of being a student athlete and the pros and cons of smaller colleges in this interview.

May 25, 2026

YCBK 642: Admission Officers are Using AI in New and Creative Ways

Host Mark interviews Andy Strickler about admission officers' creative use of AI and evolving college recruitment strategies.

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What is Your College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission Interviews?: 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 Spotlights on a College. Every Monday, we have a second episode to discuss a "hot topic" and interview a "thought leader" in the admissions or college life world. YCBK combines "in-depth knowledge" with a light, easy-to-listen conversational style. We have eight co-hosts, six college counselors, and two current admissions officers, including an Admissions Dean
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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