In this episode: In part two of Uncharted College Planning, Christine and Thai get more of their questions answered by James Highfill, who has been a college counselor for over 20 years. In this episode:
Why is it so bleeping hard to get into college?
What is the demographic cliff and how does it affect college admissions?
Impact of the college admissions scandal
Zip code considerations
Impact of recent Supreme Court decision on affirmative action and President Biden’s remarks
Taking a gap year
Intel for division 1, 2 and 3 athletes (pro tip: club sports!)
Summer showcases (informal recruiting)
AP classes
James’ lesser known schools to look at!
College abroad
Resources:
Thai: https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/23428166/college-enrollment-population-education-crash
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2023/06/29/remarks-by-president-biden-on-the-supreme-courts-decision-on-affirmative-action/
Books we like about college admissions: https://www.abacusenrichment.com/parenting-education
Gangster Capitalism: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gangster-capitalism/id1460320573
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