https://www.dropbox.com/s/2om8ihta3ku1vp4/Milyon%20Truelove-Reed%20Interview%202.mp3?raw=1&mp3=.mp3* Milyon gives a great overview of the type of student that excels at Reed * Milyon describes where Reed is located, what the campus is like and how well students have done in getting advanced degrees * Milyon talks about the mission of Reed and how it impacts the student experience * Milyon shares something unique about Reed’s faculty * Milyon talks about Reed’s unique position on sports * Milyon talks about how being in Portland impacts the student experience * Milyon and Stuck discuss what are the distinctive traits of the Reed student * Milyon talks about why Reed has it’s grading policy that it has * Milyon talks about some of the distinctive programs that Reed offers * Milyon talks about an iconic aspect of Reed students that makes them distinct * Milyon tells us what they look for in a Reed student? * Milyon talks about a college-specific essay that Reed asks that is very helpful in discerning who is a good match at Reed

• Milyon talks about phone calls the admission officer often makes to get clarification
• Milyon talks about how recommendations help Reed in their assessment
• Milyon shares the role interviews play in their process
• Milyon gives advice on what a student should ask a teacher when they are requesting a teacher recommendation
• Milyon talks about demonstrated interest You can also listen on Episode 279, and Episode 281The post Interview 123: Milyon Trulove on “Understanding Reed College” appeared first on Your College-Bound Kid.