In this episode you will hear: (02:29) In the News Hillary and Mark give some tips to help students with the writing in their applications-Part 2 of 3 (18:40) Peg Keogh Interview-Missed Opportunities for the FAFSA and CSS PROFILE Part 1 of 5 o Peg gives her backstory o Peg answers the question, should you fill out the financial aid forms if you are confident that you will not qualify for need-based aid o Mark introduces the topic, o Peg and Mark have a robust discussion of, what does it mean to be "need-blind" o Peg explains the difference between FAFSA and the PROFILE o Peg and Mark begin the discussion, What are some missed opportunities that are common on both to FAFSA and the CSS Profile (53:05) College Spotlight Interview Greg Zaiser-VP of Enrollment at Elon University-Understanding Elon University 1 of 2 Part 1-Preview v Greg talks about what makes Elon distinctively special v Greg talks about how Elon almost pioneered engaged learning v Greg talks about the 5 Elon experiences v Greg talks about the small class sizes v Greg talks about the awards Elon Faculty have received v Greg talks about the engineering and nursing programs v Greg talks about athletics at Elon v Greg talks about Elon's campus v Greg talks about an exciting new major that Elon has in the School of Communications v Greg talks about some exciting changes Elon is making to their physician assistant program v Greg talks about Elon in NY, Elon in DC, Elon in Charlotte and Elon in Charlotte v Greg talks about whether the word on the street, that Elon wants you to let them know if you are in their top three is accurate or not v Mark asks Greg if Elon is a school that is great for a family that can pay at least $40,000-the mid-60's but not a financial match for a family that can't pay 40K v Mark asks Greg about two reasons he hears students do not select Elon and Greg gives honest answers to Mark's questions Speakpipe.com/YCBK is our method if you want to ask a question and we will be prioritizing all questions sent in via Speakpipe. 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