Your College Bound Kid

With over 500 episodes and a team of eight hosts that includes six college counselors and two admissions officers, Your College Bound Kid has become one of the most comprehensive resources in the college preparation space. Mark Stucker leads the show, which drops new episodes every Monday and Thursday covering everything from decoding financial aid letters to letting a college know you are declining their offer. The format mixes listener Q&A segments, expert interviews with admissions professionals, and deep-dive college spotlights that go beyond what you will find on any school's website. What keeps the show useful is how current it stays — episodes address whatever is happening in the admissions cycle right now, not recycled advice from five years ago. The variety of host perspectives means you get viewpoints from both sides of the admissions desk, which is surprisingly rare. Parents will find it just as valuable as students, especially during the stressful application season when every decision feels high-stakes. The 4.6-star rating across 366 reviews speaks to a loyal listener base. It is free and ad-free, which removes any question about whose interests the advice serves.