YCBK 56: Pros and Cons of Early Decision Applications - a podcast by Mark Stucker

(2:57) In this week’s news, “Ten College Majors with the Biggest Gender Gap”, by Katie Bardaro. While most attention turns toward the lack of women in STEM fields, many majors overwhelmingly experience gender imbalance and Bardaro writes that this is mostly contributed to how societal standards dictating how men and women should and should not conduct themselves still influence American society.  (14:01) We are in chapter 56 of 171 Answers and we’re talking through the pros and cons of applying through the early decision application.  (30:55) This week is time for bonus content and Mark will share the statistical reasons why it’s harder for students to get into selective schools.  (51:27) This week’s interview is with special guest, Dr. David Williams: “So you want to be a doctor or a nurse, what you need to know”.  (64:28) Mark’s recommended resource of the week is Excellent Sheep-The Miseducation of the American Elite and the way to a meaningful life 

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