As parents, we want to do the best for our kids, but giving them the best in a college education means spending money and potentially impacting our long-term finances. So how do you decide what is best for your child and family? Here are 10 key considerations that will help put you on the right path.
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THCC Episode 159 – Is Engineering for You?
A successful and rewarding engineering career starts with understanding all the opportunities in the field, how to choose the right college, and how to network and make sure you’re getting the right experience and education for your future. In my podcast interview with Jeff Perry, founder of More Than Engineering, Jeff and I shared many great insights and advice on these topics. If you have a future engineer in your family, don’t miss this episode! Listen Now…
The Complete Parents’ Guide to College Testing
The ACT and SAT test have been a major part of the college admissions process for decades, but things have changed dramatically in recent years. and there’s now a big decision that students and parents need to make about testing. Find out what’s changed, what decision you need to make, and how it could impact your future, all in my latest blog.
THCC Episode 158 – Degree Insurance: Guaranteed Income After You Graduate
Many people have started questioning the value of a college degree, and many students don’t finish their degree because they’re not confident that it will pay off. But the real facts and numbers show that a college degree is one of the best investments you can make. If you have any doubts about the return you’ll get, you can even buy Degree Insurance at some colleges and universities. In my podcast interview with Wade Eyerly, CEO and founder of Degree Insurance, we talked about how this insurance works and how a degree makes a measurable and major difference in a student’s life over the long run. Listen Now…
THCC Episode 157 – College in 3: Getting Your College Degree in 3 Years
The new College in 3 experiment is a new way that higher education experts are working with colleges and businesses to develop new programs that allow students to earn a degree in just three years, with more relevant and beneficial instruction and experience for their future careers. Learn how this concept works and which colleges are beginning to implement it by listening to my podcast interview with Dr. Lori Carrell, Chancellor of the University of Minnesota Rochester, and Dr. Bob Zemsky, Professor of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. Listen Now…
THCC Episode 156 – Is a Liberal Arts Degree Worth It?
Many people believe that liberal arts studies don’t have practical value, but nothing could be further from the truth. In research with over 1,000 college graduates, Dr. Richard Detweiler discovered that a liberal arts education has a lasting impact on a student’s lifelong success, leadership, altruism, learning, and fulfillment. Find out how liberal arts degrees provide these advantages in my podcast interview with Rick. Listen Now…