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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Matriculation, a big word and even a bigger aspect of college admissions. We all talk about getting in, but how do colleges get people to stay? From gaining student interest to applications to admits to commitments to showing up the first day, how do colleges do it? Joel and Chris spent their careers on the high school side, so they'll truly learn a lot along with you as we get schooled by our special guest, Ross Grippi, on Matriculation.

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QuestBridge is one of the most well-known, premier scholarship organizations in the country. What you might not know is how it began or what it truly entails. Dr. Christian Martell from QuestBridge joins Joel and Chris for an in-depth look at this life-changing non-profit.

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