In this episode you will hear: Results from our 507 listeners are shared (11:06) In the News Andy Strickler shares some more information about AP Tests scores, but then Andy and Mark transition to discuss a range of other ways that admissions files are read that are usually kept in secret, and are rarely shared publicly (37:08) Interview: Mark interviews Stephen Master, an expert in Sports Management Careers. They discuss "Opportunities for Careers In Sports Management"  Stephen continues to talk about the importance of networking  Stephen talks about how to reach out to a potential employer,  Stephen talks about how to stand out in an interview  Stephen talks about some of the other skill sets that make a student a standout for sports management careers  Stephen talks about the sports bootcamps he runs and how they are a great way to find out if you are thinking about a career in sports and you want to learn more  Stephen goes on the hotseat, I really want you to hear his answer when I asked him, "what do you wish your 18 year old self new . (01:07:06) College Spotlight-Mark interviews Carmen Chavez, a recent Duke alumnus and she gives her take on what Duke does very well and what she wishes Duke would change. Preview of Part 2  Carmen continues to share things she feels Duke can do better, as well as things that made Duke special  Carmen shares the cultural adjustment she had transitioning from multicultural Miami to Duke  Carmen describes the type of student Duke will be great for  Carmen describes the type of student that Duke is not a good fit for  Carmen answers the question, what is Duke's personality  Carmen lets us know what she would do differently if she had to do it all over again Recommended Resource Guide to help first year students complete the Common Application- Application guide for first-year students Speakpipe.com/YCBK is our method if you want to ask a question and we will be prioritizing all questions sent in via Speakpipe. Unfortunately, we will NOT answer questions on the podcast anymore that are emailed in. If you want us to answer a question on the podcast, please use speakpipe.com/YCBK. 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