YCBK37: What is the PSAT and Why is it Important

In this episode you will hear: 2:20 - In this week’s news we’re discussing an  by Jeffrey Selingo that talks about the two most important college admissions criteria and how they now mean less. 10:50 - We are in Chapter 37 of 171 Answers and we’re talking about the importance of the PSAT test. 21:00 - This week’s question is from a mom who wants to know if her child should apply in the Early Action round of admissions at their top choice, very selective school before she receives a prestigious award she is expecting, or wait until her daughter receives an official leadership award and apply in the regular admissions round. 30:15 - Mark wraps up his interview with Jake Neuberg, Co-founder of Revolution Prep, in Part II of their discussion on the advantages of taking online test prep. 45:50 - Mark’s recommended resource for the week is collegeresults.org 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.