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.
163. Financial Aid, Enrollment & FAFSA with Dr. Taylor Odle
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🎓 In this episode of the College Knowledge Podcast, host Dave Kozak interviews Dr. Taylor Odle, a higher education expert from the University of Pennsylvania with academic roots at Wharton and Vanderbilt.
Together, they unpack the realities behind college admissions and financial aid decisions—from how institutions approach enrollment strategy, to the obstacles facing first-gen and low-income students. Taylor also breaks down what the FAFSA Simplification Act truly means for families, highlighting both its promise and pitfalls.
This insightful conversation touches on:
- The true cost of college beyond the sticker price
- Myths around need-blind admissions
- How COVID reshaped application trends
- The demographic cliff and its impact on university strategy
- The growing role of data science in admissions
If you’re a student, parent, or counselor navigating the future of higher education, this episode is a must-listen.
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