College Knowledge-The podcast where college admissions meets family financial strategy.
Are you trying to understand how financial aid actually works, how to get into the best fit college, why some students receive merit scholarships, or how families can pay for college without jeopardizing retirement?
On the College Knowledge Podcast, we break down the financial side of college—how colleges price tuition, how financial aid packages are built, and how families make smart decisions about getting into and paying for higher education.
Hosted by experts from Elite Collegiate Planning, Paradigm Financial Group, and College Planning Network, the show features conversations with admissions leaders, financial aid professionals, and higher education experts including voices like Jeff Selingo & Michael B. Horn.
Each episode helps families understand the real economics of college, financial aid strategy, and how to navigate the admissions process without making costly financial mistakes.
College Knowledge-The podcast where college admissions meets family financial strategy.
Latest Episodes
176. AI, Admissions & the Power of Networking with Dr. Marybeth Gasman
In this episode of the College Knowledge Podcast, hosts Joe Kerins and Dave Kozak sit down with renowned higher education expert Dr. Marybeth Gasman of Rutgers University for a powerful conversation on mentorship, network...
175. Is College Still Worth It? Why a Degree Doesn't Guarantee Success
Everyone says college is the path to success—but is that still true? Featuring Wharton’s Peter Cappelli, this episode dives into the hidden realities of higher education: only a fraction of students graduate on time, employers prioritize experi...
174. The Admissions Puzzle: Race, Access & the True Cost of College with Professor Julie Park
In this episode of the College Knowledge Podcast, hosts Joe Kerins and Dave Kozak sit down with Dr. Julie Park, a professor of education at the University of Maryland, College Park, and author of Race, Class, and Affirmative Action: College...
173. The True Cost of College & Why the System Is Broken | Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab
In this episode of the College Knowledge Podcast, host Joe Kerns sits down with renowned sociologist Dr. Sara Goldrick‑Rab to uncover the real drivers behind rising college costs and the policies shaping higher education today.
