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

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we discuss with two students and their professor how NASA interacts with higher education.  Learn how their success in the NASA RASC-AL (Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts—Academic Linkage) competition was built on networking, interscholastic collaboration, mentorship, and opportunity.  Video Version of Podcast YouTube: The College Knowledge Podcast...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Dave and Joe discuss the process of filing for Financial Aid and completing Financial Aid forms. They are joined by Kevin Miller, a Financial Aid specialist with the College Planning Network. Whether you are just starting the process, years away, or already going through it, join us for a discussion detailing all things Financial Aid and the process of com...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Joe interviews Dr. Tom Blomberg, Dean of the College of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida State University. Dr. Blomberg is a researcher, Sheldon L. Messinger Professor of Criminology and Executive Director of the Center for Criminology and Public Policy Research at FSU.  They discuss how the field of Criminology goes far beyond Criminal Justice...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dave and Joe recap the last 51 shows, taking a look back at some of the most valuable lessons they have learned from our guests. Whether you are new to the show, or have listened to all the episodes, join us for the highlights of the last year!  Video Version of Podcast YouTube: The College Knowledge Podcast Follow us on social media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn V...

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is with Dr. Benjamin Pyle, the Director of the University of Alabama's Forensic Council and an Assistant Professor in the Communication Studies Department. Dr. Pyle explains what the Forensic Council is and why the ability to learn, practice and master debate is so useful in any career field. In 2021, Dr. Pyle led the Alabama team to two national champion...

Send us Fan Mail For our 50th episode, Dave and Joe interview Dr. Steven Lynn! Dr. Lynn is the Dean of the University of South Carolina's Honors College. In this episode, he talks about his journey and experience, what sets South Carolina's Honors college apart from the rest, what he personally looks for in a student and so much more. Thank you for joining us. Video Version of Podcast Yo...

Send us Fan Mail In today's Episode, Dave and Joe interview Dr. Mary Wagner, the Executive Director of Admissions at the University of South Carolina. Dr. Wagner explains how applying to South Carolina works, what sets them apart, and talks a little bit about their Honors College! Thank you for joining us.  Video Version of Podcast YouTube: The College Knowledge Podcast Follow us on social me...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Rick Funk if the Director of Admissions at the University of Alabama. He talks about everything from their process of admission, to the impact winning a national title has on applications. He has been the Director for nearly 10 years and we are happy to have him on the show. Thank you for joining us. Video Version of Podcast YouTube: The College Knowledge Podcast Follow us on...

Send us Fan Mail Robert Springall is the Assistant VP of Undergraduate Education and Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Pennsylvania State University. He discusses his team at Penn State, some inside knowledge on the common app, and Penn State's overall application process. Thank you for joining us. Video Version of Podcast YouTube: The College Knowledge Podcast Follow us on so...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Nick Gozik is the Dean of Global Education at Elon University. He discusses the various opportunities available for students to study abroad, how schools run these programs differently, and the model used for paying tuition while abroad! Thank you for joining us. Video Version of Podcast YouTube: The College Knowledge Podcast Follow us on social media: Instagram Facebook Linke...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Dave and Joe have a discussion about what makes up the foundation of college planning, the importance of starting early, and what to lookout for when seeking help through this process. Thank you for joining us. Video Version of Podcast YouTube: The College Knowledge Podcast Follow us on social media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Visit us online: The College...

Send us Fan Mail Lynn Hewitt is the Recruiting and Events Coordinator at West Chester University's Career Development Center. She outlines how to best prepare to meet potential employers at  career fairs,  predicts the future of networking and job searching in a virtual world, and underlines the importance of having a short and sweet elevator pitch. Thank you for joining us. Video Version of...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Andy McNitt is the Program Coordinator of the Turfgrass Science major and the Director of the Center for Sports Surface Research at Penn State. He discusses the wide range of opportunities in the field of turfgrass science, from the NFL to the MLB to the PGA and more, explains why Penn State's program is so highly-regarded, with graduates leading the turf programs at the...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Darren Lipscomb is the Director of Outreach, Recruitment, and Enrollment Services at Delaware County Community College. He outlines the wide range of benefits community colleges provide, including affordability, flexibility, and a high degree of cooperation with traditional four-year institutions. Thank you for joining us. Video Version of Podcast YouTube: The College Knowledg...

Send us Fan Mail Tyler Harden is the owner of TTJH Sports. He explains how his passion for football led him to interview the nation's top high school football players while still in high school himself, describes the future he envisions for himself in sports media and journalism, and shares some of the most impactful lessons he's learned in speaking with student-athletes from a myriad of...

Send us Fan Mail Jason Reynolds is a D1 lacrosse player and a graduate of the University of Richmond. He talks about choosing not just the right sports program, but the right school, shares some of the lessons he's learned as a student-athlete about balance and mindset, and explains his choice to pursue a master's degree at Notre Dame with an extra year of COVID-granted athletic eligibil...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Joe Janasek is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and PT Clinic Manager in Chicago, Illinois. He explains how his experience as a college football player steered him toward a career in physical therapy, describes the classroom and clinical education required to become a Doctor of PT, and shares how physical therapy, whether focused on prevention or recovery, can benefit everyone. Th...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Jason Slone is the former Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and a current professor of literature and philosophy at Georgia Southern University. He traces the unlikely path he took getting into college and working in higher-ed, highlights the underappreciated benefits of a liberal arts education, and gives some inside information about how diffe...

Send us Fan Mail Petty Officer First Class Michael Carlin is a recruiter in the U.S. Navy. He explains the process of joining the Navy for high-school graduates, college students, and college graduates, discusses the challenges and rewards that come with Navy life, and describes life aboard a U.S. naval vessel. Thank you for joining us. Video Version of Podcast YouTube: The College Knowledge Podca...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Suzann Steadman is a Doctor of Clinical Psychology and a Pennsylvania Certified School Psychologist. She explains how stress affects teenagers' brains, the importance of connection for those struggling with their mental health, and how parents can best help their children access mental health support. Thanks for joining us. Video Version of Podcast YouTube: The College Kn...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Andrew Corbett is the Paul T. Babson Chair of Entrepreneurship at Babson College. He outlines the importance of learning through experience - especially failure, describes some of the unique entrepreneurial opportunities afforded to Babson students, and explains the value of an entrepreneurial education - with or without the intention to start a business. Thank you for joining...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Bill Lasser is the Executive Director of Clemson Honors College. He discusses the benefits of pairing an honors education with the environment of a big southern school, outlines some of the perks and additional opportunities Clemson students receive as part of the honors college, and shares how, with the world changing so rapidly, students can begin to prepare for jobs and car...

Send us Fan Mail Heather Lyke is the Director of Athletics at the University of Pittsburgh. She describes her unique position as one of only five female athletic directors leading Power 5 schools, advises student athletes about creative ways to get themselves on college coaches' radar in a COVID-affected year, explains the ins and outs of athletic scholarships, and underlines the importance o...

Send us Fan Mail Hallie Ciarlone is the Director of College Counseling at the Delaware Valley Friends School. She explains the unique ways DVFS tailors its education to students with learning differences, outlines important factors for students with learning differences and their families to consider when applying to college, and emphasizes how important it is that students utilize the learning su...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Steven Biegalski is the Chair of Georgia Tech’s Nuclear and Radiological Engineering and Medical Physics Programs. He explains the connections between nuclear and radiological engineering and medical physics, stresses the importance of balancing intense studies with mental health, and looks ahead to the future of nuclear technology – both on Earth and in space. Thank you for j...