College Knowledge
College Knowledge brings you conversations with guests from in and around the college space, informing you about the application, admissions, and financial aid processes, showcasing different schools’ identities, initiatives, and programs, and giving you a candid look into your universities of interest through open conversation.
Episodes
159 episodes
158. AI and Academic Integrity: Expert Insights with Stephen Cicirelli
Join host Dave Kozak and co-host Joe Kerns (a.k.a. Joe the College Pro) for an in-depth conversation with Stephen Cicirelli, lecturer of English at St. Peter’s University. In this episode, they explore the evolving role of educators, t...
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157. Decoding College Admissions: Expert Insights with Jeff Selingo, Author of Dream School
In this episode of College Knowledge, Dave and Joe sit down with Jeff Selingo, a leading voice in higher education and author of the new book Dream School. Drawing from his decades of experience—from his early days as an inter...
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156. Crafting the Perfect College Essay: Expert Advice with Alan Gelb
In this episode of College Knowledge, Dave and Joe sit down with professional writer and college essay coach Alan Gelb to break down what makes a standout college admissions essay. From storytelling structure to showcasing authe...
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155. Myths About Financial Aid: Debunked & Real-Life Success Stories
🎓💰 Financial Aid Myths: Busted! + Real Stories That’ll Blow Your MindIt’s that magical (and stressful) time—college acceptance letters and $$$ offers are rolling in! This week on College Knowledge, Dave Kak and Joe the Co...
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154. Smashing Stereotypes with Dr. Laura J. Burton: Women in Sports Leadership
🎙️ Get ready for a powerful episode of College Knowledge, as we sit down with the amazing Dr. Laura J. Burton—professor, researcher, and fierce advocate for gender equity in sports. From locker rooms to boardrooms, we’re tackling the t...
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153. Rants & Scholarships: Examining the Department of Education's Biggest Failures
In this episode of College Knowledge, Joe the College Pro and Dave the CEO take a hard look at the U.S. Department of Education. They break down the recent FAFSA overhaul disaster, analyze the Department’s track record since its creati...
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152. Exploring Higher Ed Trends & Earth Sciences with Dr. Kristy Tiampo
🚀 Join hosts Dave Kozak and Joe The College Pro in this exciting episode of College Knowledge, where they break down the latest trends in higher education! 📚✨ From the rising number of women earning degree...
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151. The College Admissions Hustle: What They Don't Tell You
🎙️ The College Admissions Hustle: What They Don’t Tell YouIn this episode of the College Knowledge Podcast, hosts Joe Kern and Dave Kozak explore the business side of college admissions and financial aid. Spon...
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150. DEI in Higher Education: Breaking Myths and Building Inclusion with Dr. Amer Ahmed
🎙️ Welcome to the College Knowledge Podcast! Sponsored by the College Planning Network and Paradigm Financial Group, hosts Dave Kozak and Joe Kerins bring you another impactful episode packed with insights into the ever-changing land...
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149. Is This Rocket Science? Notre Dame TurboMachinery Lab
🎙️ Welcome to the College Knowledge Podcast, sponsored by the College Planning Network and Paradigm Financial Group! In today’s episode, hosts Dave Kozak and Joe Kerins sit down with Dr. Joshua Cameron, Director of the Notre Dame TurboMachinery...
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148. AI, Math, and the Next Big Thing at Penn
🎙️ Welcome to the College Knowledge Podcast, sponsored by the College Planning Network and Paradigm Financial Group! 🎓 In this episode, hosts Dave Kozak and Joe Kerins sit down with Dr. Robert Ghrist, the Andrea Mitchell University Professor of...
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147. ROTC Scholarships with Lt. Col. Rob Kirkland
🎙️ Welcome to the College Knowledge Podcast, sponsored by the College Planning Network and Paradigm Financial Group! In today’s episode, host Joe Kerins has an enlightening conversation with retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Rob Kirkland, fo...
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146. Financial Aid & Student Success with Dr. Latisha Addison
🎙️ Welcome to the College Knowledge Podcast sponsored by the College Planning Network and Paradigm Financial Group! 🎓 In this episode, hosts Dave Kozak and Joe Kerins sit down with Dr. Latisha Addison, Executive Director of Student Financial Su...
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145. Financial Aid and the FAFSA
🎙️ Welcome to the College Knowledge Podcast, sponsored by the College Planning Network and Paradigm Financial Group! 🎓 In this episode, hosts Dave Kozak and Joe Kerins sit down with Frances McKeown from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assista...
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144. Careers in Math: Insights from UF Professor Kevin Knudson
🎙️ Welcome to the College Knowledge Podcast, sponsored by the College Planning Network and Paradigm Financial Group! 🎓 In this episode, hosts Dave Kozak and Joe Kerins sit down with Kevin Knudson, professor in the Department of Mathematics at t...
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143. FAFSA Update 2024: What You Need to Know for College Financial Aid
Welcome to the College Knowledge Podcast, sponsored by the College Planning Network and Paradigm Financial Group! 🎓 In this episode, hosts Dave Kozak and Joe Kerins dive deep into the latest developments surrounding the 2024 FAFSA updates. Disc...
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142. Global Perspectives & Civil Discourse: Inside UC Berkeley’s International House w/ Shaun Carver
Welcome to the College Knowledge Podcast, proudly sponsored by the College Planning Network and Paradigm Financial Group! 🌟 Whether you're searching for the perfect college, navigating the admissions process, or figuring out how to make it all ...
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141. Leadership Lessons from West Point to Mount St. Mary's University
Welcome to the College Knowledge Podcast, sponsored by the College Planning Network and Paradigm Financial Group! 🌟 Whether you're searching for the right fit college, navigating the application process, or figuring out how to afford it all, yo...
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140. High School Timeline for College Bound Students and Parents
Welcome to the College Knowledge Podcast, sponsored by the College Planning Network and Paradigm Financial Group! 🌟 Whether you're searching for the right fit college, navigating the application process, or figuring out how to afford it all, yo...
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Season 2
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Episode 140
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139. College Admissions Insights for High School Students and Families
Welcome to the College Knowledge Podcast, sponsored by the College Planning Network and Paradigm Financial Group! 🌟 Whether you're searching for the right fit college, navigating the application process, or figuring out how to afford it all, yo...
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138. What is Computer Science: Insights from an NC State Professor
Join hosts Dave Kozak and Joe Kerins on the College Knowledge Podcast, sponsored by the College Planning Network and Paradigm Financial Group. This episode explores the diverse paths to success in the field of computer science and offers insigh...
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137. The Realities of College Majors and Financial Planning
Join hosts Dave Kozak and Joe Kerins on the College Knowledge Podcast, sponsored by the College Planning Network and Paradigm Financial Group. This episode tackles both the impact of current events on college campuses and provides essential adv...
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136. Campus Protests and Parent Questions
Join hosts Dave Kozak and Joe Kerins on the College Knowledge Podcast, sponsored by the College Planning Network and Paradigm Financial Group. This episode tackles both the impact of current events on college campuses and provides essential adv...
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135. Beyond Books: How Carnegie Mellon's Libraries Are Adapting to the Digital Age
Join host Joe Kerins on the College Knowledge Podcast, sponsored by the College Planning Network and Paradigm Financial Group, for a fascinating discussion with Keith Webster, the Dean of University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon University. This...
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134. The SAT is Coming Back with a HUGE IMPACT!
In this insightful episode of the College Knowledge Podcast, sponsored by the College Planning Network and Paradigm Financial Group, host Joe Kerins is joined by David Blobaum, the director of Outreach at the National Test Prep Association. The...
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