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.
175. Is College Still Worth It? Why a Degree Doesn't Guarantee Success
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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 experience over degrees, and student loans can become lifelong burdens. The hosts unpack why the system is shifting—and what families need to know before making one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives.
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