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In today's episode, Joe interviews Shanna Bossler. Shanna is a counselor for the College Planning Network with a background in admissions, financial aid, advising, and career services. She enjoys helping students and families with general timelines and breaking the process down into manageable pieces.

She and Joe discuss when and how students should start preparing for college, what makes a good timeline, how many schools to apply to, and common mistakes to avoid!

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In today's episode, Joe and Dave kick off the New Year with a discussion about the state of Parent Plus Loans and College Debt. They discuss why Plus loans are here to stay, and how to look at college debt with the large-purchase mindset. Thank you for joining us.

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In today's episode, Joe and Dave meet with Joe DiSipio, a Notre Dame grad and Associate Program Director of the ACE Teaching Fellows Program. Joe explains to us what the ACE Program is and how it helped him find his passion, while assisting others in need.

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In today's episode, Joe and Dave interview recent college graduate, Lindsay Kate Wanner. Lindsay Kate obtained her Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience from Franklin and Marshall College in December of 2020. She is currently working as a Clinical Research Associate with Celeri Health, managing pain management clinical studies across the United States. She is currently in the interview process for medical school and intends to matriculate in July of 2022. Lindsay Kate plans to pursue a career in neurology following the completion of her medical degree. She shares her journey, the lessons she has learned and her advice to aspiring students. 

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In today's episode, we interview another student who competed in the NASA RASC-AL (Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts—Academic Linkage) competition, to hear his insight on the project and his role with the team. Listen to Episode 55 for more if you have not already! 

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In today's episode, we discuss with two students and their professor how NASA interacts with higher education.  Learn how their success in the NASA RASC-AL (Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts—Academic Linkage) competition was built on networking, interscholastic collaboration, mentorship, and opportunity. 

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In today's episode, Dave and Joe discuss the process of filing for Financial Aid and completing Financial Aid forms. They are joined by Kevin Miller, a Financial Aid specialist with the College Planning Network. Whether you are just starting the process, years away, or already going through it, join us for a discussion detailing all things Financial Aid and the process of completing the FAFSA. 

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In today's episode, Joe interviews Dr. Tom Blomberg, Dean of the College of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida State University. Dr. Blomberg is a researcher, Sheldon L. Messinger Professor of Criminology and Executive Director of the Center for Criminology and Public Policy Research at FSU. 

They discuss how the field of Criminology goes far beyond Criminal Justice and working in law enforcement. Dr. Blomberg explains how the research, analytics and data they gather are being used to make the world a safer place. 

Florida State University has proudly held a reputation as one of the top Criminology programs in the country, and we are happy to have had the pleasure of interviewing Dean Blomberg on the show!

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In this episode, Dave and Joe recap the last 51 shows, taking a look back at some of the most valuable lessons they have learned from our guests. Whether you are new to the show, or have listened to all the episodes, join us for the highlights of the last year! 

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Today's episode is with Dr. Benjamin Pyle, the Director of the University of Alabama's Forensic Council and an Assistant Professor in the Communication Studies Department. Dr. Pyle explains what the Forensic Council is and why the ability to learn, practice and master debate is so useful in any career field. In 2021, Dr. Pyle led the Alabama team to two national championships in speech and debate, proving the school is capable of more than just football greatness. We loved having him on the show and we know you all will too!

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