College Knowledge
College Knowledge brings you conversations with guests from in and around the college space, informing you about the application, admissions, and financial aid processes, showcasing different schools’ identities, initiatives, and programs, and giving you a candid look into your universities of interest through open conversation.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 52 minutes
- Episodes
- 161
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
63. JMU's Educational Foundations and Exceptionalities Department - Dr. Sharon L. Blatz
In Today's episode, Dave interviews Dr. Sharon L. Blatz. Dr. Blatz is James Madison University's Coordinator of Special Education K-12 program and Advisor to students in the Special Edu…
62. High School Counselor vs. Private Counselor - A Conversation with Someone Who Does Both!
In Today's episode, Joe and Dave interview Randee Stark on the show. Randee Stark is a College Planning counselor who specializes in working with students through application preparatio…
61. What's the Deal with the SAT? - Crew Show!
In today's episode, Joe and Dave recap some previous interviews and discuss the new changes being made to the SAT's. They also discuss award letters, falling in love with a school and t…
60. Applying to College Timeline - Conversations with a Counselor
In today's episode, Joe interviews Shanna Bossler. Shanna is a counselor for the College Planning Network with a background in admissions, financial aid, advising, and career services. …
59. Reflections on Parent Plus Loans & College Debt
In today's episode, Joe and Dave kick off the New Year with a discussion about the state of Parent Plus Loans and College Debt. They discuss why Plus loans are here to stay, and how to …
58. A Notre Dame Education - For Free
In today's episode, Joe and Dave meet with Joe DiSipio, a Notre Dame grad and Associate Program Director of the ACE Teaching Fellows Program. Joe explains to us what the ACE Program is …
57. Pushing for Greatness - Lindsay Kate Wanner
In today's episode, Joe and Dave interview recent college graduate, Lindsay Kate Wanner. Lindsay Kate obtained her Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience from Franklin and Marshall College i…
56. College Students Orbit Mars - PART 2
In today's episode, we interview another student who competed in the NASA RASC-AL (Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts—Academic Linkage) competition, to hear his insight on the pro…
55. Making the Impossible Possible - College Students Orbit Mars
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 Syst…
54. Understanding the Financial Aid Forms - FAFSA & CSS Profile
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…
53. Criminology: Beyond Criminal Justice - A discussion with Dr. Tom Blomberg of FSU
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. Messin…
52. A Year in Review!
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 hav…
51. Forensics - Not what you think!
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 expl…
50. Dr. Steven Lynn - Dean of South Carolina's Honors College
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 …
49. Dr. Mary Wagner - University of South Carolina's Executive Director of Admissions
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 …
48. Roll Tide! - Rick Funk - University of Alabama's Director of Admissions
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 applic…
47. Robert Springall - Penn State's Director of Undergraduate Admissions
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,…
46. Dr. Nick Gozik - Elon University's Dean of Global Education
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 differen…
45. The Foundation of College Planning - Crew Show!
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 th…
44. Use Your School's Career Center! - Lynn Hewitt
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 fair…