YCBK31: An A in an Easy Course vs. a B in a Hard Course

In this episode you will hear: 2:50 In this week’s news we’ll talk about an initiative launched by the Harvard Graduate School of Education that challenges admissions offices and officers to put more emphasis on a student’s concern for others and the common good, instead of just personal achievement. The initiative is called “Turning the Tide Inspiring Concern for Others and the Common Good through College Admissions” CREATED BY MAKING CARING COMMON, A PROJECT OF THE HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 14:25 We are in Chapter 31 of 171 Answers and we’re discussing if it is better to get a B in an advanced course, or an A in a standard-level course. 22:15 This week’s question comes from a student who wants to know how they can get the opportunity to do research with a professor in college. 30:38 Mark interviews Elaine Griffin Rubin, a top expert on paying for college and works with Edvisors – one of the leading websites on paying for college – and they are going to be talking about the frequently asked questions around parents borrowing money for college. 42:40 Mark’s recommended resource for this week is youscience.com   Additional Resources - Overview of Edvisors $2500 scholarship Requirements and deadlines: Round I: Entry period is Aug. 7, 2018 through Sept. 30, 2018. Winners will be announced on or around Oct. 31, 2018. Round II: Entry period is Oct. 8, 2018 through Nov. 23, 2018. Winners will be announced on or around Dec. 12, 2018. Submit an original written essay of between 350 and 500 words on the following topic: Preparing for college can be stressful for any number of reasons. Tell us the ONE thing you are, or were, most concerned about regarding preparing for college, and what you’ve done, or are doing, to overcome the challenge. For more information, Official Rules, or to enter, please direct students to    Don’t forget to send your questions related to any and every facet of the college process to   Every episode of Your College Bound Kid will align with a chapter from the book 171 Answers to the Most-Asked College Admission Questions. To get a copy visit  and if you want to see what future episodes will cover just click the red button “See exactly what 171 Answers covers