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Beyond the College Brochure for September 18, 2024 Episode 15

Beyond the College Brochure for September 18, 2024

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Here are Mary's 8 questions for Dr. Stocker this week.  Remember, these questions come from college student and are asked from the perspective of a college student and their family.

  1. What would you say to the students and families who are concerned about the ability to transfer credits if their college is facing financial issues?
  2. Which college ranking publication is the best?
  3. Are college admission essays a big deal?
  4. What is tuitionfit.org?
  5. Is it common for colleges to mislead students and families with the “sticker price” of the school?
  6. What factors might influence a college’s decision to increase/decrease its tuition?
  7. What’s your #1 piece of advice for a high school student just beginning the college decision process?
  8. How can students and families trust that the information a college is giving them is correct?
 Do you want to learn more about the financial health of colleges?  Go to the College Viability web site.

00:00
Introduction to College Financial Concerns
03:24
Navigating College Credit Transfers
06:05
The Value of College Rankings
08:18
Understanding Tuition Pricing and Discounts
12:12
Advice for High School Students on College Decisions
15:59
Conclusion and Resources for Families

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