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College Knowledge brings you conversations with guests from in and around the college space, informing you about the application, admissions, and financial aid processes, showcasing different schools’ identities, initiatives, and programs, and giving you a candid look into your universities of interest through open conversation.
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Hello, my name is Daina Anderson Sharples. I am the owner of DAS Financial Aid Consulting Services, LLC, and the creator of the college financial aid literacy program - Financial Aid Compliance Solutions. I created this program to assist college-bound students, and financial aid professionals in understanding how the United States Department of Education’s Higher Ed system works. There is a lack of understanding with the $1.76 trillion in student loan aid debt. I aim to provide the knowledge ...
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Practical, up-to-date interviews with experts in college admissions, financial aid, personal statements, test prep and more. Ethan Sawyer (aka College Essay Guy), interviews deans of admission, financial aid experts, and veterans of the admissions field to extract, then distill their advice into practical steps for students and those guiding them through the process. From creating an awesome college list to appealing a financial aid letter, Ethan skips the general advice and gets right to th ...
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Sharing college insights from experts in the field on college admissions, financial aid and so much more. We are here to help students and their families make college a reality because "Nothing is impossible unless YOU think it is impossible." College needs to be 4 all. For more information go to Twitter & Instagram @college4allamv and www.college4all.com
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Tiger Talk Podcast by Northeast Mississippi Community College

Michael H. Miller, Northeast Mississippi Community College, Liz Calvery

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The official podcast of Northeast Mississippi Community College. Listen to us each week via iTunes Podcast, Spotify and GooglePlay. Northeast's Tiger Talk podcast has surpassed 300 weekly episodes by providing information about the premier community college in the nation - Northeast Mississippi Community College.
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We provide subject matter expertise on every step within the college planning process. Subscribe and listen to the MEFA Podcast to learn key information and helpful tips on 529 college savings plans, the college application process, financial aid & the FAFSA, student loan repayment, and more.
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WSJ Your Money Matters

WSJ Your Money Matters

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Get your personal finances in shape with advice on budgeting, credit card debt, college tuition, retirement and more. The Wall Street Journal Podcast Page (http://online.wsj.com/public/page/podcast.html?mod=WSJ_footer)
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Applying for college is more complex and often times more confusing than it used to be. In addition, there are so many resources out there. How do you know which is the right one? The best one? Shouldn't everyone have access to the best information out there, regardless of price? That's what we believe! We believe in giving everyone their best chance by providing them with real insight from the college admissions industry. On this podcast, we share real and relevant topics in college admissi ...
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Money and Mental Peace - Scholarships, Dave Ramsey Baby Steps, College Fund, FAFSA 2024, Scholarships for College

Kara Walker - College Scholarship Strategist, Dave Ramsey Budget Nerd, College Prep, Dual Enroll

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Are you worried about how to pay for college? Stressed because it’s so expensive? Are you having trouble finding scholarships, or all you find don’t apply to you? Overwhelmed with all things school and money? Welcome fam! This podcast will help you find and get scholarships, avoid student loans and maybe even graduate college debt-free! Hey! I’m Kara, a Christian entrepreneur, amateur snowboarder, and scholarship BEAST! I figured out how to not only finish college debt-free, but I even had $ ...
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The College Investor podcast is a daily audio show that's dedicated to bringing you the best of TheCollegeInvestor.com. We discuss a variety of topics, all relating to millennial money - including student loan debt, investing, earning more money, and more! Robert Farrington, the founder of The College Investor and a Millennial Money Expert, shares how to get out of student loan debt so that you can start investing and building wealth for the future. Instead of cutting expenses and living a f ...
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The College Admissions Edge

Pearl and Andy Lockwood

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College admissions tips , strategies and various & sundry, not necessarily politically-correct thoughts on the whole college application and scholarships kit and kaboodle. Brought to you by Pearl and Andy Lockwood, best-selling authors, admissions and scholarships consultants based in Long Island New York, a/k/a one of the spazziest places on earth for college stress, weird ultra-competitive behavior by parents and teens! For more info, visit www.LockwoodCollegePrep.com
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College Prep? Yep!

Ensphere College Planning Services

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Looking for help with college admissions, career planning, SAT/ACT prep, college applications, college essays, financial aid, and more? We have the answers to all of your college prep questions. The "College Prep? Yep!" podcast guides students and parents through every step of your college journey. Hosted by Erin & Carmella of Ensphere College Planning Services. Download your free episode worksheet at www.enspherecps.com/podcast.
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Each Thursday, the "Your College-Bound Kid" podcast will discuss a hot college admissions article; answer a question from a listener; interview a "thought leader" in the world of college admissions and do a Spotlight on a college. Every Monday, we will have a second episode with announcements and an interview with a "thought leader" in the world of college admissions or college life. YCBK combines in-depth knowledge and insights about college admissions with a lighthearted, easy-to-listen-to ...
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Make the Leap focuses on the many economic hurdles facing college students, lower-income individuals, and those striving to move up the social ladder. Hosts George Grayeb, Brad Constant, and Kristen Beal pay special attention to social mobility, career opportunities and the support that people need along the way.
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GradCentric

Jason Anderson

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GradCentric is a podcast hosted by Gradmetrics to help families plan and prepare for college and manage student loan debt. Every week we share tips on college topics including student loans, financial aid, FAFSA, CSS Profile, merit aid, scholarships, exploring majors, finding a career, and school selection.
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What economic trends today will set the stage for the future? How will legislative actions impact student financial aid? What accounting policy or reporting changes are on the horizon? Navigating the business of higher education institutions requires knowledge about a variety of issues—from finance to campus security. In this podcast series, hear colleagues, experts, and industry leaders explore issues, provide best practices, offer solutions to new questions that may not have been asked bef ...
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The Best 5 Minute Financial Advice

Greg Welborn, Scott Sommers, Danny Beckwith, Chad Germann, John Griesinger, Chris Siraganian

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Join First Financial Consulting as they offer "the best" objective financial advice in about 5 minutes or less. They will share practical tips on investing, retirement planning and what it means to be fee-only.
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Coffee with KHEAA

Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority KHEAA

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Coffee with KHEAA is a new series where our Director and Assistant Director of Outreach spill the beans on all the financial aid hot topics. Stay tuned for more episodes and more piping hot paying-for-college tea.
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Real College Talk

M. Heath-Powers & N. Namburi

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Real College Talk is your destination for honest and relevant college and postsecondary conversation. Our mission is to deliver real advice and true stories to make your post-graduation decision truly your own. Our guests include students attending top global universities, high school grads pursuing travel and work opportunities, esteemed counselors, and business professionals alike. Whether we're talking college apps, financial aid, student-athlete life, or college dropout life, trust in us ...
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Mindful Admissions

Strive to Learn

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The Strive to Learn team demystifies college admissions topics that can confound even the savviest of students: financial aid, SAT/ACT testing, educational planning, college admissions essay writing, scholarships, and much, much more. Press play to hear from our expert college counselors as well as frequent guest stars and guiding voices in the field of college admissions!
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Admissions Beat

Lee Coffin • Vice President and Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid at Dartmouth College

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On the Admissions Beat, veteran dean of admissions Lee Coffin from Dartmouth College and a range of guests provide high school students and parents, as well as their counselors and other mentors, with "news you can use" at each step on the pathway to college. With a welcoming, reassuring perspective and an approach intended to build confidence in prospective applicants, Dean Coffin offers credible information, insights, and guidance—from the earliest days of the college search, to applicatio ...
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Looking to get a college degree? Higher Ed Hacks is here to help. Hosted by college student, Lily Swindell, we’ll dig deep into topics that will help you apply to, get ready for and be successful at college, breaking them down so you know exactly how to get started. And, we’ll show you how Higher Ed Hacks creator, GEAR UP, can help students through all of these processes with no-cost resources and support. Find us on social media: www.facebook.com/okGearUp www.instagram.com/ok_gearup www.twi ...
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Are you a high school athlete, parent or coach of a high school athletes that is looking to compete in college? Not sure how to help them navigate the college recruitment process, hit that play button! Recruitfluency is dedicated to helping hundreds of thousands of high school athletes that are unfamiliar with the steps, timeline and process. Learn how to select a group of target, reach and safety schools, communicate with college coaches through email, phone calls, text messages, etc. under ...
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Todd Tresidder from the FinancialMentor.com blog reveals unconventional wealth building advice and advanced investment strategy tips. Discover the next step in retirement planning and personal finance from a former professional hedge fund manager turned financial coach and author. If you are tired of the same old “buy, hold, and pray” and worn out frugality tips then this show is for you. Each episode teaches financial freedom for smart people by revealing what works, what doesn’t, and why. ...
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This show is for college bound students and their parents. There is lots of advice out there about how to "get in" to college, but "getting in" is only the beginning of the story. Discover how to make an INSPIRED college choice and choose the school where you will thrive, develop your talents and a place where you can become a best version of your best self. For more information visit www.inspiredcollegechoice.com or contact Carolyn directly at carolynbaker@inspiredcollegechoice.com
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So the big question is this: how are parents like us who didn’t cheat on the FAFSA and who most of us have kids that finished high school as an average student, how are we packaging our kids, researching and selecting schools, and negotiating with colleges to get 50 to 80% off the listed cost of attendance? That was the question and this podcast will give you the answers. My name is Kelly O'Connor and welcome to #collegehackers.
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Financial inTuition

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

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Learn tips and strategies on how to make more informed financial decisions around managing money, saving and paying for higher education, and repaying student loan debt. Our team will share interviews with financial practitioners, students and recent graduates, family members and young adults that have successfully managed their money and repaid their student loan debt.
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98.7 Chatt Tech…where 98.7 percent of our students earn a career. Chattahoochee Technical College is comprised of eight campuses that serve a six-county area in beautiful North Georgia: Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb, Gilmer, Paulding, Pickens. We’re proud to offer outstanding education and training services as part of the Technical College System of Georgia’s mission of “providing technical, academic and adult education and training focused on building a well-educated, globally competitive workforc ...
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On "The Recruiting Closet Podcast," we hear from elite college athletes, owners and directors of some of the largest youth Lacrosse, Volleyball, Soccer, Field Hockey, and Baseball clubs in North America. We interview college coaches at NAIA and NCAA colleges at the Division 1 (DI), Division 2 (DII), and Division 3 (DIII) collegiate levels to find out what they're looking for when they recruit student-athletes. Our guests know what's important in the complicated world of college athletic recr ...
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Todd Tresidder from the FinancialMentor.com blog reveals unconventional wealth building advice and advanced investment strategy tips. Discover the next step in retirement planning and personal finance from a former professional hedge fund manager turned financial educator. If you are tired of the same old “buy, hold, and pray” and worn out frugality tips then this show is for you. Each episode teaches financial freedom for smart people by revealing what works, what doesn’t, and why. Todd has ...
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the College Knowledge Podcast, sponsored by the College Planning Network and Paradigm Financial Group! 🎓 In this episode, hosts Dave Kozak and Joe Kerins dive deep into the latest developments surrounding the 2024 FAFSA updates. Discover how recent changes may impact your financial aid process, from delayed rollou…
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In this episode you will hear: Mark shares how colleges handle it if one parent refuses to complete the financial aid forms? Do you have any options? Vince interview Sarah Lovely, an expert in admissions and the arts. 1 of 5 Part 1 ² Vince gives an in-depth preview of Sara’s background ² Sarah talks about her experience at Bowdoin, Brandeis, Walnut…
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If you drop a class or drop out of college, you may have to repay all or part of the financial aid you received. How much depends on the type of financial aid and when you dropped the class or left school. Even though the Federal Pell Grant is a grant that normally does not need to be repaid, you may have to repay all or part of it in certain circu…
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Are you ready to take control of your financial future? You don’t need a financial advisor to develop your own financial plan. In fact, YOU are the best person to put one together. When you’re directly involved in mapping out your finances you’ll be more likely to actually stick with your goals. Plus, you’ll have a keen awareness of where you stand…
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In this episode you will hear: Mark provides an update on four admission related hot topics that are in the news: · More states banning legacy admissions, which ones are also considering this · How is Affirmative Action and mandatory test score requirements impacting the racial and ethnic diversity at MIT · We discuss the survey results on a new st…
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Twilight? Hunger Games? The Lord of the RIngs? Narnia? What’s your favorite book-to-movie adaptation? Did you know you could win a scholarship just by sharing your thoughts on this all important matter!? Don’t wait! Apply for the Bookshelf to Big Screen Scholarship TODAY! Scholarship mentioned in this episode: https://bold.org/scholarships/bookshel…
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In this episode you will hear: (02:13) In The News Mark and Andy Stricker (Dean of Admissions at Connecticut College) discuss how does athletic recruiting work for students who are applying to selective colleges. 2 of 9 (20:35) Question from a listener: Julia joins Mark to discuss how is it possible for colleges that get inundated with applications…
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Curious about how a debt-free education could transform the lives of foster children? In this episode of "Make the Leap," Brad Constant, George Grayeb, and Kristen Biel introduce the Ross Foster Care Program, a last-dollar grant initiative that ensures foster children can attend Ross without tuition fees or student debt. Listen as George shares eye…
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Depression and anxiety in college is rampant, and antidepressants and therapy might be a great tool in your toolkit for dealing with mental health! So, you're not alone. We're here to tell stories, make you laugh, bring some advice, and pray together. I love you! Ready? LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! P.S. Join me on... Facebook --> Christian College Girl…
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Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss how instructors at the top community college in the nation are incorporating technology into the classroom. Ford highlights how the Fine Arts department, especially music majors, has embraced technology…
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Today’s episode kicks off a new series, Inside the Application. Ethan is joined by Cassidy, a current high school senior who is working on her college applications for the Fall 2025 term. Ethan and Cassidy will be walking step-by-step through the college application process as it unfolds this school year. In episode 1, they get into: How did Cassid…
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Demonstrated interest refers to the ways a student indicates interest in a specific school. This includes visiting campuses, reaching out to admissions officers, participating in prospective student events, and even interacting with the school’s online resources. Let’s face it: the college admissions process is notoriously competitive. Over the pas…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the College Knowledge Podcast, proudly sponsored by the College Planning Network and Paradigm Financial Group! 🌟 Whether you're searching for the perfect college, navigating the admissions process, or figuring out how to make it all financially feasible, you've come to the right place. In this episode, hosts Dave …
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You did what you thought was best at the time (or were told there was no other way), but now you see the BURDEN that student loans have created, like a dark cloud hanging over your life! What if I told you it could be different for your kids? Hey, I’m Kara, and I graduated from college debt-free without much financial assistance from my parents. I …
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In this episode you will hear: (13:50) In The News Mark and Andy Stricker (Dean of Admissions at Connecticut College) discuss how pre-reads work for athletic recruits applying to selective colleges. (31:20) Question from a listener: Susan joins Mark to answer a question from Jana from Oklahoma, How do we know if a college has quality teaching? (55:…
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Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the start of the 2024-2025 school year. Ford gives tips on how to make the school year successful. In pulling from not only his years as president of the top community college in the country but from hi…
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The average cost of tutoring can vary based on a number of different factors. While it used to be something only the wealthy could afford lower costs and new technologies are making it more accessible. For example, working with a private tutor in a large city, will likely be more expensive than working with a tutor remotely. This article dives into…
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Are you trying to gain independence, but feel like your mom or parents are treating you like a child, or just don’t understand you? Maybe you want to have a friendship with them but it feels like your mom is just momming you all the time. You’d like them to JUST LISTEN and not always tell you what do you, BUT also give wise advice when you need it …
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In this episode you will hear: Mark shares how students can relieve stress by getting some early acceptances with scholarships in August of their senior years by taking advantage of Direct Admissions Interview with Jay Rosner-Part 4 of 4 · Jay, goes on the hotseat · Jay explains what it was like testifying before the Supreme Court · Julia shares ho…
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From California to Texas, we get a chance to interview a transfer student at one of the most selective and desired campuses in the nation: the University of Texas, Austin. Teresa, a psychology major from the Bay Area, speaks about her experiences on campus. The University of Texas, Austin, is the state's flagship public research university. There a…
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It's college application season! Building of school lists is into the final push for November 1st - Early Action/Decision. As students/families look for schools to apply to, there are some general but very important guiding questions to consider: What IS a GOOD school? What is a GOOD school….for YOU? Join Mark and Anna as they discuss factors to co…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the College Knowledge Podcast, sponsored by the College Planning Network and Paradigm Financial Group! 🌟 Whether you're searching for the right fit college, navigating the application process, or figuring out how to afford it all, you're in the right place. In this episode, hosts Dave Kozak and guest host Clayton …
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Hey fam! As a Christian, you’d like to learn at a godly institution, but sometimes they are just so expensive! Today I have details about how my friend Daniel (from Anchor Bible College, a new school with extremely low-priced tuition), graduated from college with no loans and paid for it without scholarships! Of course, it’s important to make sure …
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What if the shortage of foster homes could be solved by one inspiring story? Join us as we tackle the foster care crisis, sharing the compelling journey of Beth Dock-Henschen. Learn how a close friend's impact led Beth to open her heart and home to foster children. Her experiences reveal the complexities and emotional challenges of foster parenting…
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In this episode you will hear: (06:00) Question from a listener Mark and Lisa answer a question from a student: If my sister turned down a highly selective school, will that be held against me? (11:35) Question from a listener: Susan joins Mark to answer a question, How does Landscape help admission officers when they are reading an application? (4…
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Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the upcoming mini conference that the college will be hosting on Monday, August 12. Ford talks about how notable events like the mini-conference are not only important to faculty but all employees who a…
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Welcome to the final episode to our special three-part series on mental health disclosures in college applications. In Episode 3, Ethan’s guest is Emi Nietfeld, author of Acceptance (Penguin Press '22), a critically-acclaimed memoir of her high school journey through foster care, homelessness, and the troubled teen industry to attend college at Har…
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Hey fam! As a Christian, I know you’d like to learn at a godly institution, but sometimes they are just so expensive! Today I have details about Anchor Bible College, a new school with extremely low-priced classes that include ongoing discipleship on top of top-notch Biblical training. Of course, it’s important to make sure they have the programs y…
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In the News-Julia and Mark discuss topics to avoid when selecting a topic for your Personal Statement (1 of 2) Interview with Jay Rosner-Part 3 of 4 § We return to challenging Jay’s perspective and § Jay explains why “test-free” is better than a school being test-optional § Jay explains the history of the SAT and Eugenics § Jay shares his advice fo…
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Do you think it's impossible to FULLY pay for school? You've probably heard that it's just easier with loans. But then you hear horror stories of people trying to pay back loans and it taking 30+ years! I want you to be able to KNOW it's possible to graduate from college debt-free! Librarian Marsha, my guest today, did so WITHOUT ANY student loans …
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Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the college's Office of Continuing Education and all that it does to add value to not only the college but the community. Under the direction of Phyllis Colson, the Northeast Office of Continuing Educat…
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In this episode you will hear: (02:36) In the News Mark and Julia answer several question from Assaf from Rochester. He has several questions about Honors College’s (23:45) Question from a listener: Our roundtable is back (Hillary, Susan, Julia, Vince and Mark) and we discuss a few questions from an anonymous mom about the Honors section of the Com…
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Enjoy this conversation with a minority, first-generation college student, who is also a mom returning to college! I found her 8 scholarships worth potentially $18,000 for college (if she applies for and receives them)! Do you wanna work with me, too? HEAD TO… calendly.com/moneyandmentalpeace and plan a FREE Scholarship Strategy Session! Enter code…
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Did you know that you can start investing with $100 or less? Most people think that you need thousands of dollars to get started investing, but that's simply not true. In fact, I started investing with just $100 when I started working my first job in high school (yes high school). It's possible to start investing in high school, or in college, or e…
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You gotta take the time to visit some colleges to understand what you like and what you need and what you need to avoid. Give yourself a moment to hear from students about their experiences with great tips when they visited six colleges (small, big, and medium) and their experiences when they visited campuses like UCLA, Whittier College, Cal Poly P…
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FREE Guide at 👉https://www.LockwoodCollegePrep.com/how2hide - #commonapp #collegeessays 🕒 In This Video (originally a webinar at LockwoodCollegePrep.com) college consultant Andy Lockwood walks through the worst mistakes college essay writers make, and how to avoid them, so that you can dramatically increase odds of being accepted to your Dream Coll…
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