Episode 6: Diving into Cost of Attendance versus Net Price: Helping Families Understand the True Cost of College
Join us as we discuss the real cost of college. While 91% of families believe higher education is an investment in a student’s future, only 52% of families say they have a plan on to pay for college. On top of that, the research from Dr. Lapan and Dr. Poynton showed that 60% are scared off by college’s sticker prices and simply won’t apply. Thus, it is important as practitioners to deepen the conversation between cost of attendance versus net price.
Episode 5: The Common Data Set: An Underutilized Resource and How to Use it
Join us as we discuss an important and informative data source called the Common Data Set Initiative. Colleges that participate in the CDS provide useful information about first time in college admissions, including how they review academic and nonacademic factors, ACT/SAT scores, GPA, and class rank. Other information found in the CDS is around class sizes, transfer students, financial aid, and other data that is not found elsewhere.
Episode 4: Being an Informed Consumer on College Visits
Join as we discuss the importance of being an informed consumer on college visits. Utilizing the many different types of college visits, such as formal, informal, fly-ins, virtual, college fairs and high school visits, helps families better explore the colleges they are interested in. But it is easy to fall for the marketing of the school, so join us as we discuss how to help families navigate the process effectively while focusing on each student’s 6 Keys of College Fit.