Imagine a group of colleges the provide a high impact educational experience where students are placed at the center not only during their four years, but also during the admissions process. Imagine a group of colleges that are accessible, affordable and where you don't have to be a finished product before you enroll. Well, folks, that's the Colleges That Change Lives group. Join Joel and Chris as they talk to Ann Marano, executive director of CTCL, and Emily Roper-Doten, VP for Undergrad Admission and Financial Assistance and Chief Enrollment Officer at Clark University, about colleges that truly do change lives.

Music on this episode comes from the Free Music Archive by Lite Saturation and Jahzzar.

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Formerly known as Get Schooled by Reeves and Ford, welcome to Episode 1 of The Reeves and Ford Podcast: A college admissions podcast for all. In this, the inaugural episode, Joel and Chris spend time with NACAC CEO, Angel Perez, to discuss the current landscape of college admissions. Join our discussion as we catch up on life in the new year, the news cycle and the current state of college admissions.

Music on this episode comes from the Free Music Archive by Lite Saturation and Jahzzar.

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lite-saturation/sport-rock-trailer/sport-rock-trailer/

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lite-saturation/sport-rock-trailer/sport-rock-trailer-short/

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Message/A_Message_1541/

In The Final Episode of Get Schooled by Reeves and Ford, the guys review the last five years, picking out some of their favorite moments, and preview the next version of this podcast. Stay until the end because there are plenty of outtakes.

Music on this episode comes from Normcore always (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Normcore/Neighbors/Heartless_Man).

Recent surveys are suggesting that Americans are losing confidence in higher education, even to the point of feeling like college isn't worth the cost. David Hawkins, Chief Education and Policy Officer for NACAC, joins Joel and Chris to talk about these surveys and the current college landscape.

Were the right people surveyed?

Which colleges are we talking about?

Why have costs risen so much?

David takes us on a fantastic discussion! Here are some of his resources referenced in the episode:

Federal Research Bank Anchor Economy Initiative: https://www.philadelphiafed.org/community-development/workforce-and-economic-development/anchor-economy-initiative

College Board Education Pays: https://research.collegeboard.org/trends/education-pays

Bureau of Labor Statistics Education Pays: https://www.bls.gov/emp/chart-unemployment-earnings-education.htm

National Center for Education Statistics, Study of College Costs and Prices 1988-89 to 1997-98 (Congressionally mandated study): https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2002/2002157.pdf

Higher Education Price Index: https://www.commonfund.org/higher-education-price-index

College Board Trends in College Pricing: https://research.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/Trends%20Report%202023%20Updated.pdf

Music on this episode comes from Normcore always (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Normcore/Neighbors/Heartless_Man).

Chris and Joel join fellow Kentucky counselor, Bradley Kimbrough, to discuss building a college list. Before the applications, before the essays, before thinking about scholarships, students need a great list. What matters most and how do you build it when there are nearly 4,000 colleges out there?

Plus Joel gets a new job! Learn more about his new school, the Ignite Institute.

Music on this episode comes from Normcore always (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Normcore/Neighbors/Heartless_Man).

Chris spent four days visiting 11 colleges in Boston and surrounding areas. He walks Joel through the visit for Part 2 of the Collegetown, USA tour. In Part 2, Chris gets drenched, hangs out with a legend and takes a river cruise. Enjoy!

Wellesley: 2:30

Babson: 12:10

Olin: 18:05

Boston College: 25:25

Providence: 33:00

Brown: 41:45

RISD: 48:45

Music on this episode comes from Normcore always (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Normcore/Neighbors/Heartless_Man).

Chris spent four days visiting 11 colleges in Boston and surrounding areas. He walks Joel through the visit for Part 1 of the Collegetown, USA tour. In Part 1, Chris learns how to drive a Prius, avoids tolls, trims his beard and takes in Fenway.

Tufts: 8:30

Brandeis: 23:40

Northeastern: 35:20

Boston University: 49:40

Music on this episode comes from Normcore always (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Normcore/Neighbors/Heartless_Man).

Spring Break 2024! Chris and Joel visit Emory, Georgia Tech, University of Georgia and North Georgia University. In Part 2 of their Spring Break trip, the guys break down four more unique institutions.

Music on this episode comes from Normcore always (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Normcore/Neighbors/Heartless_Man).

Spring Break 2024! Chris and Joel visit Belmont, Vanderbilt, Middle Tennessee State and The College of the South (Sewanee). In Part 1 of their Spring Break trip, the guys break down four very different colleges.

Music on this episode comes from Normcore always (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Normcore/Neighbors/Heartless_Man).

If a student earns a scholarship, they get to keep it, right? Well, maybe not. Scholarship Displacement is a practice that can catch students and families off guard. Joel and Chris discuss the ins and outs of this practice and what should be done about it. Be sure to listen to the very end for some legislative updates!

Music on this episode comes from Normcore always (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Normcore/Neighbors/Heartless_Man).