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.
176. AI, Admissions & the Power of Networking with Dr. Marybeth Gasman
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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, networking, college admissions, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in education.
Dr. Gasman shares her inspiring journey from a first-generation student in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to becoming a distinguished professor and nationally recognized voice in higher education. Together, the group explores how meaningful relationships, self-advocacy, and authentic networking can shape a student’s future both in college admissions and beyond.
The conversation also dives deep into AI in education — from how students should responsibly use tools like ChatGPT to why colleges and employers are increasingly valuing students who know how to leverage technology effectively. Dr. Gasman offers practical advice for families navigating today’s admissions landscape, including how to stand out to colleges, build lasting mentor relationships, and prepare for a rapidly evolving future.
Tune in for an insightful and thought-provoking discussion on college access, student success, AI, and the human connections that make all the difference.
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