Episodes

  • Get Schooled Episode 39: Is College Worth It?

    Get Schooled Episode 39: Is College Worth It?
    Sep 16 2024
    Recent surveys are suggesting that Americans are losing confidence in higher education, even to the point of feeling like college isn't worth the cost. David Hawkins, Chief Education and Policy Officer for NACAC, joins Joel and Chris to talk about these surveys and the current college landscape. Were the right people surveyed? Which colleges are we talking about? Why have costs risen so much? David takes us on a fantastic discussion! Here are some of his resources referenced in the episode: Federal Research Bank Anchor Economy Initiative: https://www.philadelphiafed.org/community-development/workforce-and-economic-development/anchor-economy-initiative College Board Education Pays: https://research.collegeboard.org/trends/education-pays Bureau of Labor Statistics Education Pays: https://www.bls.gov/emp/chart-unemployment-earnings-education.htm National Center for Education Statistics, Study of College Costs and Prices 1988-89 to 1997-98 (Congressionally mandated study): https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2002/2002157.pdf Higher Education Price Index: https://www.commonfund.org/higher-education-price-index College Board Trends in College Pricing: https://research.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/Trends%20Report%202023%20Updated.pdf Music on this episode comes from Normcore always (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Normcore/Neighbors/Heartless_Man).
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Get Schooled Episode 38: Building a List and Checking it Twice

    Get Schooled Episode 38: Building a List and Checking it Twice
    Jul 21 2024
    Chris and Joel join fellow Kentucky counselor, Bradley Kimbrough, to discuss building a college list. Before the applications, before the essays, before thinking about scholarships, students need a great list. What matters most and how do you build it when there are nearly 4,000 colleges out there? Plus Joel gets a new job! Learn more about his new school, the Ignite Institute. Music on this episode comes from Normcore always (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Normcore/Neighbors/Heartless_Man).
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Clam Chowder and College Visits in Collegetown, USA: Boston Part 2

    Clam Chowder and College Visits in Collegetown, USA: Boston Part 2
    Jul 2 2024
    Chris spent four days visiting 11 colleges in Boston and surrounding areas. He walks Joel through the visit for Part 2 of the Collegetown, USA tour. In Part 2, Chris gets drenched, hangs out with a legend and takes a river cruise. Enjoy! Wellesley: 2:30 Babson: 12:10 Olin: 18:05 Boston College: 25:25 Providence: 33:00 Brown: 41:45 RISD: 48:45 Music on this episode comes from Normcore always (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Normcore/Neighbors/Heartless_Man).
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Clam Chowder and College Visits in Collegetown, USA: Boston Part 1

    Clam Chowder and College Visits in Collegetown, USA: Boston Part 1
    Jul 1 2024
    Chris spent four days visiting 11 colleges in Boston and surrounding areas. He walks Joel through the visit for Part 1 of the Collegetown, USA tour. In Part 1, Chris learns how to drive a Prius, avoids tolls, trims his beard and takes in Fenway. Tufts: 8:30 Brandeis: 23:40 Northeastern: 35:20 Boston University: 49:40 Music on this episode comes from Normcore always (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Normcore/Neighbors/Heartless_Man).
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Bar B Que, Buc-ee's and Country Ham Part 2: Georgia

    Bar B Que, Buc-ee's and Country Ham Part 2: Georgia
    May 23 2024
    Spring Break 2024! Chris and Joel visit Emory, Georgia Tech, University of Georgia and North Georgia University. In Part 2 of their Spring Break trip, the guys break down four more unique institutions. Music on this episode comes from Normcore always (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Normcore/Neighbors/Heartless_Man).
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    48 mins
  • Bar B Que, Buc-ee's and Country Ham Part 1: Tennessee

    Bar B Que, Buc-ee's and Country Ham Part 1: Tennessee
    May 21 2024
    Spring Break 2024! Chris and Joel visit Belmont, Vanderbilt, Middle Tennessee State and The College of the South (Sewanee). In Part 1 of their Spring Break trip, the guys break down four very different colleges. Music on this episode comes from Normcore always (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Normcore/Neighbors/Heartless_Man).
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    52 mins
  • Get Schooled Episode 37: Scholarship Displacement

    Get Schooled Episode 37: Scholarship Displacement
    Mar 26 2024
    If a student earns a scholarship, they get to keep it, right? Well, maybe not. Scholarship Displacement is a practice that can catch students and families off guard. Joel and Chris discuss the ins and outs of this practice and what should be done about it. Be sure to listen to the very end for some legislative updates! Music on this episode comes from Normcore always (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Normcore/Neighbors/Heartless_Man).
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Get Schooled Episode 36: Matriculation Nation

    Get Schooled Episode 36: Matriculation Nation
    Mar 15 2024
    Matriculation, a big word and even a bigger aspect of college admissions. We all talk about getting in, but how do colleges get people to stay? From gaining student interest to applications to admits to commitments to showing up the first day, how do colleges do it? Joel and Chris spent their careers on the high school side, so they'll truly learn a lot along with you as we get schooled by our special guest, Ross Grippi, on Matriculation. Music on this episode comes from Normcore always (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Normcore/Neighbors/Heartless_Man).
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    1 hr and 10 mins