If you're in the business, you know him.  If you're not in the business, you need to know him.  David Hawkins, the @NACAC Wonk, is one of the most influential and knowledgeable professionals in college admissions.  Join Joel and Chris as we discuss numerous topics with David, ranging from ballpark chili dogs to student loan debt.

As always, music is "Heartless Man" by Normcore (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Normcore/Neighbors/Heartless_Man).

If you're in the business, you know him. If you're not in the business, you need to know him. David Hawkins, the @NACAC Wonk, is one of the most influential and knowledgeable professionals in college admissions. Join Joel and Chris as we discuss numerous topics with David, ranging from ballpark chili dogs to student loan debt. As always, music is "Heartless Man" by Normcore (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Normcore/Neighbors/Heartless_Man).

Get Schooled Episode 18: David Hawkins and the 'Wonk'-y World of College Admissions

Chris Reeves and Joel Ford are high school counselors who spend a lot of time on college admission.  They have both served as presidents of the Kentucky Association for College Admission Counseling.  Chris also served a 3 year term as a Board Director for the National Association for College Admission Counseling, while Joel served on the NACAC CEO Search Committee that ultimately led to the hiring of Angel Perez. We have been podcasting about college admissions for the past several years, and The Reeves and Ford Podcast is our new version!  With new music, new format, less scripting, we hope you enjoy feeling like we are hanging out talking college admissions.

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Chris Reeves and Joel Ford are high school counselors who spend a lot of time on college admission. They have both served as presidents of the Kentucky Association for College Admission Counseling. Chris also served a 3 year term as a Board Director for the National Association for College Admission Counseling, while Joel served on the NACAC CEO Search Committee that ultimately led to the hiring of Angel Perez. We have been podcasting about college admissions for the past several years, and The Reeves and Ford Podcast is our new version! With new music, new format, less scripting, we hope you enjoy feeling like we are hanging out talking college admissions.

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