Taming The High Cost of College
Late Stage College Planning
Semester at Sea is an accredited study-abroad program for college students, which takes place on a ship, MV World Odyssey. Students visit eight to 10 countries over a span of 100 to 105 days while they take classes aboard the ship as well as in the field, and gain invaluable experiences and a global perspective. On my podcast, I spoke with Scott Marshall, CEO of Semester at Sea, to talk about this fascinating program, how it works, and what if offers students. Listen Now…
Planning for college and succeeding once you’re enrolled isn’t just about academics. It’s also about your physical, mental and social health. And that means finding the right school, developing the right habits, and taking advantage of the right resources to ensure your personal wellness. In my interview with Casey Barneson, a high school counselor and author of The College Wellness Guide, we talked about what students should do to ensure their well-being in college and how parents can help them along the way. Listen Now…
Students interested in attending law school should start preparing and learning about the process as early as possible, even before they apply to an undergraduate college. In my podcast interview with Sydney Montgomery, a leading consultant and expert on law school admissions and legal careers, we talked about what students should know and what they should do to prepare and apply for law school and maximize their chances of success. Listen Now…
If you’re a parent who wants to help your child or children pay for college, you probably want to maximize how much you can save and contribute toward their tuition and expenses. Here’s how you can do it with a 529 savings plan, which is one of the most popular ways for families to maximize their college savings.
Most parents want to help their kids get the best education after high school. But they’re not sure whether college is the right fit or how to pay for it without ending up in too much debt. In my podcast interview with Marry Morris, the former Treasurer of Virginia and now the CEO of Virginia529, she provided some great advice and unbiased insights on how to get the best education with minimal debt, and what options students and their parents should consider. Listen Now…
What does it take to write a great essay for college admissions or scholarship applications? On this episode of Taming the High Cost of College, I’m with Suzanne Davis, founder of Academic Writing Success, to explore what colleges and scholarships are looking for, what you should include, how parents can help their students become better writers, and how to write an essay that can get you into your preferred school or win a scholarship to help you pay for it. Listen Now…
