Joel and Chris are LIVE from the heart of college admissions: the NACAC National Conference. Held in Louisville, Kentucky this year, the guys conduct interviews with Ramon Blakley from UT-Austin, Ethan Sawyer (The College Essay Guy), Derek DuBose from USC and others. This episode provides insight into the college admissions world and brings the 2019 National Association for College Admission Counseling Conference to you.

Ramon Blakley (6:06)

Ethan Sawyer (28:01)

Derek DuBose (55:55)

Jasmine Drinkard (1:00:49)

Jayne Fonash (1:03:31)

Jeremiah Tudor (1:04:17)

Ken Redd (1:05:47)

Stefanie Niles (1:07:57)

Music is "Heartless Man" by Normcore.

Chris and Joel get asked this question constantly: Should I take AP or Dual Credit? The guys investigate the merits of both and look into what colleges want to see. Dr. Jeff Carlson from CollegeBoard provides his expertise in an interview.

Music is "Heartless Man" by Normcore.

Reeves and Ford break down how athletic scholarships are awarded, and what the implications are for young athletes and their families. The guys interview Mark Steinlage, Admissions Director from St. Louis University, about how admissions offices deal with athletic money. Then with the youth sports craze in full effect, Reeves and Ford interview Beechwood's Athletic Trainer and all around good guy, Brandon Slusher to find out if young kids are doing too much.

Music is "Heartless Man" by Normcore.

Let's talk about college visits, shall we? Joel and Chris investigate the nuances of visiting colleges. And per usual, the highlight of the episode is the interview. Megan Minton, formerly from the University of Cincinnati Admissions Office and Honors Program, currently the Director of Admissions Operations and Special Programs at the UC College of Medicine, spends time with the crew talking about her days planning college visits. You won't be disappointed you stuck around for THIS interview!

Music is "Heartless Man" by Normcore.

Joel and I take our positions and hash out the value of a liberal arts degree. We interview the current Kentucky Association for College Admission Counseling President, who is also the Director of Admissions at Transylvania University. It's an exciting and informative episode!

Music is "Heartless Man" by Normcore.

Granite countertops, Tempur-Pedic mattresses, lazy rivers, and rock walls all help colleges compete for students. At the same time, college costs are skyrocketing. Colleges are in an amenities arms race, and it's working! In this updated (corrupted file on first track) episode, Reeves and Ford have some fun and get serious about the competition among colleges.

Music is "Heartless Man" by Normcore.

Granite countertops, Tempur-Pedic mattresses, lazy rivers, and rock walls all help colleges compete for students. At the same time, college costs are skyrocketing. Colleges are in an amenities arms race, and it's working! In this episode, Reeves and Ford have some fun and get serious about the competition among colleges.

Music is "Heartless Man" by Normcore.

College rankings drive so many choices within college admissions, but how do the schools get those rankings? What are the implications of rankings within the college admissions landscape? Chris and Joel have a great time getting into the details of the US News and World Report rankings. Spoiler alert: it's pretty messed up. We conclude with an interview with John Willis, Beechwood senior, who fought the rankings game in his own way. Join us and Get Schooled by Reeves and Ford!

Music is "Heartless Man" by Normcore.

The very next day after the first podcast by Chris Reeves and Joel Ford, the college admission world was turned upside down with 50 federal indictments on racketeering. This two-part series explores the case from the lenses of two former test center supervisors and two current high school counselors. College admissions will never be seen the same. In Part II, Chris and Joel will break down just how Rick Singer, parents and coaches worked together to unlawfully get students admitted to selective universities. Join us for Get Schooled by Reeves and Ford.

Chris and Joel are members of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and the Kentucky Association for College Admission Counseling (KYACAC).

Music is "Heartless Man" by Normcore.

The very next day after the first podcast by Chris Reeves and Joel Ford, the college admission world was turned upside down with 50 federal indictments on racketeering. This two-part series explores the case from the lenses of two former test center supervisors and two current high school counselors. College admissions will never be seen the same. In Part 1, we break down how Rick Singer and his clients cheated on ACT and SAT tests. Since Joel and Chris both were former test center supervisors, they'll provide their insider opinions. Join us for Get Schooled by Reeves and Ford.

Chris and Joel are members of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and the Kentucky Association for College Admission Counseling (KYACAC).

Music is "Heartless Man" by Normcore.