In this episode you will hear:

 

(01:50 ) In the News

 

Lynda and Mark discuss why they are seeing so much interest in Early Decision to the University of Chicago this year

 

(30:52 ) Interview with Daniel Chambliss, author of the book, "How College Works" Part 4 of 4

§  Dan talks about the importance of motivation

§  Dan explains what you can do to as a professor to bring out the best in students

§  Dan talks about how his book has been used by those in student life, those in alumni life, Presidents and by architecture firms, but he explains why the book didn't resonate as much with professors

§  Dan talks about how the concepts in the book were cost neutral, so they could be applied

§  Dan talks about he applied the results of the book in his own teaching and how the book made him a much better professor

§  Dan talks about the most important thing in college

§  Dan goes on the hotseat in the lightning round and he gets really honest and open with us

§  Dan talks about a great book from a former student of his, called, Creating a class

§  Dan talks about what he would write on if he had another book in him

 

 

(58:02 ) College Spotlight-Lisa shares her recent visit to Bennington College and she shares her thoughts. 

 

 

Recommended Resource-Guide to help first year students complete the Common Application- Application guide for first-year students

 

 

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