college decision

It is past time to challenge the age-old belief in the college dream.

Join us in a thought-provoking discussion on the evolving landscape of higher education. As a seasoned educator, I take a holistic approach to this important decision for high school students, college students, or adults considering returning to college. I am neither anti-college nor blindly pro-college, but rather a staunch advocate for informed choices.

In a world where college is often hailed as the ultimate path to success, we explore the crucial nuances of this high-stakes game. The rising costs of tuition, burgeoning student loan debt, and a rapidly changing job market have prompted many to question the value of a degree.

Through candidly examining real-life scenarios, we delve into the pitfalls and potential of higher education. We meet a student who accrued significant debt chasing an ill-suited dream only to return to college years later for a more pragmatic career choice.

Is college the guaranteed ticket to financial success it once was, or is it time to consider alternative paths? We analyze how the job market has shifted and why the one-size-fits-all approach to education no longer applies.

Discover practical strategies for minimizing student loan debt, exploring career options, and using the proximity principle to your advantage. Whether you're a high school student, a college-goer, a concerned parent, or someone pondering a return to academia, this episode provides essential insights into making informed, life-changing decisions.

Join us as we navigate the college conundrum, separating myths from realities and helping you make the right choices for your future. Don't play with fire—educate yourself and play the game right.

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In this week’s episode of Admissions Beat, Dartmouth Dean of Admissions Lee Coffin speaks directly to those high school seniors who still have a college decision to make. “A big decision,” as he puts it. As the May 1 deadline draws near, Dean Coffin offers students (and parents, too) more than a dozen, gut-check questions that, when taken as a whole, comprise a checklist for the final countdown to enrollment. Some of those questions are pragmatic (To what degree will affordability be the deciding factor?) Others are academic (What about the faculty and resources they offer?) Still, others verge on the metaphysical (Can you imagine yourself being happy?) Dean Coffin also seeks to instill confidence. “Whatever sweatshirt you ultimately pull on,’’ he advises, "know that it's your choice, it's a good fit, and embrace it.”

GUEST: JON CARSON, CEO, COLLEGE GUIDANCE NETWORK.  Public high school counselors are overwhelmed, with caseloads of up to 700 students in the most extreme cases. At the same time, the college and career landscape is rapidly evolving, with new offerings such as bootcamps and certificate programs, and with rising costs making college seem less affordable each year. What's a high school senior to do? Amy talks with Jon Carson about College Guidance Network, a new content company that is helping to bridge the guidance gap.

Are you waiting to hear back from a college? Hoping to get off a waitlist? Is the unknown stressing you out? College decisions can come with a lot of feelings! Check out this bonus episode for a pep talk on a college acceptance anxiety!  

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Lisa Fuller, founder and Lead Counselor at a local educational consulting company, College Primed, is our special guest this week. College Primed was birthed out of Lisa’s love of helping high school students develop compelling resumes and experience varied fields of interest. It was also the feedback from some of the students reporting back a lack of attraction to their primary industry of choice that Lisa learned to appreciate how such early discoveries could help the students pursue more appropriate majors and colleges, thereby saving time and money.

If you have a young school age child or know someone who does, this podcast is definitely for you. Listen to learn the ins and outs of college preparation. Lisa tells us how it's never to early to start planning for college and that college preparation should start the moment you decide to have children. Enjoy the podcast and be sure to share with your friends, family and neighbors.

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