College Knowledge-The podcast where college admissions meets family financial strategy.

Are you trying to understand how financial aid actually works , how to get into the best fit college, why some students receive merit scholarships , or how families can pay for college without jeopardizing retirement ? On the College Knowledge Podcast , we break down the financial side of college—how colleges price tuition, how financial aid packages are built, and how families make smart decisions about getting into and paying for higher education. Hosted by experts from Elite Collegiate Planning, Paradigm Financial Group, and College Planning Network, the show features conversations with admissions leaders, financial aid professionals, and higher education experts including voices like Jeff Selingo & Michael B. Horn. Each episode helps families understand the real economics of college , financial aid strategy, and how to navigate the admissions process without making costly financial mistakes. <

College Knowledge-The podcast where college admissions meets family financial strategy. is a education podcast hosted by Dave Kozak, with 178 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dave Kozak hosts College Knowledge-The podcast where college admissions meets family financial strategy., a education show with 178 episodes published.

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  177. Choosing the Right College in a Broken System with Michael B. Horn

  May 8, 20261 hourS0

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode of the <b>College Knowledge Podcast</b>, hosts Joe Kerns and Dave Kozak sit down with author, speaker, education futurist, and innovation expert <b>Michael B. Horn</b> to unpack one of the biggest questions families face today: How do you choose the right college — and is the traditional system still working?</p><p>Drawing from his book Choosing College, Michael shares why so many students end up at the wrong school, the hidden reasons behind rising dropout rates, and why “prestige” alone can lead families down the wrong path. Togeth...

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  176. AI, Admissions & the Power of Networking with Dr. Marybeth Gasman

  May 1, 202659 minS0

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode of the <b>College Knowledge Podcast</b>, hosts Joe Kerins and Dave Kozak sit down with renowned higher education expert <b>Dr. Marybeth Gasman</b> of Rutgers University for a powerful conversation on mentorship, networking, college admissions, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in education.</p><p>Dr. Gasman shares her inspiring journey from a first-generation student in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to becoming a distinguished professor and nationally recognized voice in higher education. Together, the group explores how meaningful relationships, self-advocacy, and authentic networking can shape a student’s fu...

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  175. Is College Still Worth It? Why a Degree Doesn't Guarantee Success

  Apr 24, 20261h 1mS0

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Everyone says college is the path to success—but is that still true? Featuring Wharton’s Peter Cappelli, this episode dives into the hidden realities of higher education: only a fraction of students graduate on time, employers prioritize experience over degrees, and student loans can become lifelong burdens. The hosts unpack why the system is shifting—and what families need to know before making one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives. </p> <p>Video Version of Podcast YouTube:<br/>The College Knowledge Podcast<br/><br/>Follow us on social media:<br/>Instagr...

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  174. The Admissions Puzzle: Race, Access & the True Cost of College with Professor Julie Park

  Apr 17, 202637 minS0

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode of the College Knowledge Podcast, hosts Joe Kerins and Dave Kozak sit down with Dr. Julie Park, a professor of education at the University of Maryland, College Park, and author of Race, Class, and Affirmative Action: College Admissions in a New Era.</p><p>Together, they unpack the seismic shifts reshaping higher education — from the real-world fallout of the 2023 Supreme Court affirmative action ruling, to the enrollment management tactics universities are using to stay financially afloat, and what it all means for students and families trying to navigate the system.</p>...

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  173. The True Cost of College & Why the System Is Broken | Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab

  Jan 30, 202649 minS0

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode of the <b>College Knowledge Podcast</b>, host Joe Kerns sits down with renowned sociologist <b>Dr. Sara Goldrick‑Rab</b> to uncover the real drivers behind rising college costs and the policies shaping higher education today.</p><p>As the founder of the Real College movement and author of Paying the Price, Dr. Goldrick-Rab breaks down why the current education system is failing students and families, how financial aid is often misunderstood, and what meaningful reform could look like.</p><p>Listeners will walk away with practical insights for na...

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