Recent surveys are suggesting that Americans are losing confidence in higher education, even to the point of feeling like college isn't worth the cost. David Hawkins, Chief Education and Policy Officer for NACAC, joins Joel and Chris to talk about these surveys and the current college landscape.

Were the right people surveyed?
Which colleges are we talking about?
Why have costs risen so much?

David takes us on a fantastic discussion!  Here are some of his resources referenced in the episode:
Federal Research Bank Anchor Economy Initiative: https://www.philadelphiafed.org/community-development/workforce-and-economic-development/anchor-economy-initiative

College Board Education Pays: https://research.collegeboard.org/trends/education-pays

Bureau of Labor Statistics Education Pays: https://www.bls.gov/emp/chart-unemployment-earnings-education.htm

National Center for Education Statistics, Study of College Costs and Prices 1988-89 to 1997-98 (Congressionally mandated study): https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2002/2002157.pdf

Higher Education Price Index: https://www.commonfund.org/higher-education-price-index

College Board Trends in College Pricing: https://research.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/Trends%20Report%202023%20Updated.pdf

Music on this episode comes from Normcore always (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Normcore/Neighbors/Heartless_Man).

Get Schooled Episode 39: Is College Worth It?

In The Final Episode of Get Schooled by Reeves and Ford, the guys review the last five years, picking out some of their favorite moments, and preview the next version of this podcast.  Stay until the end because there are plenty of outtakes. 

Music on this episode comes from Normcore always (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Normcore/Neighbors/Heartless_Man).

Get Schooled Episode 40: The Final Episode (sort of)

Formerly known as Get Schooled by Reeves and Ford, welcome to Episode 1 of The Reeves and Ford Podcast: A college admissions podcast for all. In this, the inaugural episode, Joel and Chris spend time with NACAC CEO, Angel Perez, to discuss the current landscape of college admissions. Join our discussion as we catch up on life in the new year, the news cycle and the current state of college admissions.

Music on this episode comes from the Free Music Archive by Lite Saturation and Jahzzar.
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lite-saturation/sport-rock-trailer/sport-rock-trailer/
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lite-saturation/sport-rock-trailer/sport-rock-trailer-short/
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Message/A_Message_1541/


College Admissions Warrior #1

Imagine a group of colleges the provide a high impact educational experience where students are placed at the center not only during their four years, but also during the admissions process. Imagine a group of colleges that are accessible, affordable and where you don't have to be a finished product before you enroll. Well, folks, that's the Colleges That Change Lives group. Join Joel and Chris as they talk to Ann Marano, executive director of CTCL, and Emily Roper-Doten, VP for Undergrad Admission and Financial Assistance and Chief Enrollment Officer at Clark University, about colleges that truly do change lives.

Music on this episode comes from the Free Music Archive by Lite Saturation and Jahzzar.
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lite-saturation/sport-rock-trailer/sport-rock-trailer/
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lite-saturation/sport-rock-trailer/sport-rock-trailer-short/
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Message/A_Message_1541/

Colleges That Change Lives

Reeves heads to Virginia for a college tour.  In Part 1, we'll discuss the four public colleges on this tour. Follow Chris as he eats and tours his way through Virginia, where there may or may not have been a long stop at an Irish pub on March 17th.

Radford (06:28)
Virginia Tech (18:34)
UVA (30:00)
VCU (42:42)

Music on this episode comes from the Free Music Archive by Lite Saturation.
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lite-saturation/sport-rock-trailer/sport-rock-trailer/
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lite-saturation/sport-rock-trailer/sport-rock-trailer-short/

Virginia College Tour Part 1: Public Colleges

Reeves heads to Virginia for a college tour.  In Part 2, we'll discuss the five private colleges on this tour. Follow Chris as he eats and tours his way through Virginia, where he finds a new friends, new favorite colleges, and the greatest chilidog of his life (he's still thinking about it).

University of Richmond (01:20)
Hampden-Sydney College (14:13)
Sweet Briar College (23:55)
Washington and Lee University (30:29)
Virginia Military Institute (46:12) - Actually a public school, but fit in this episode best!

Music on this episode comes from the Free Music Archive by Lite Saturation.
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lite-saturation/sport-rock-trailer/sport-rock-trailer/
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lite-saturation/sport-rock-trailer/sport-rock-trailer-short/

Virginia Colleges Tour Part 2: Private Colleges

Joel and Chris head to Louisville, Kentucky for the Kentucky Association for College Admission Counseling Annual Conference.  In this special episode recorded live in front of a studio audience, the guys join Johnnie Johnson (current NACAC Board Director and KYACAC Past President) and Kim Chaffer-Schroeder (former NACAC Board Director and KYACAC Past President). From the history of KYACAC to affiliate involvement, we discuss what our students need from the profession. 

Music on this episode comes from the Free Music Archive by Lite Saturation.
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lite-saturation/sport-rock-trailer/sport-rock-trailer/
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lite-saturation/sport-rock-trailer/sport-rock-trailer-short/

LIVE from KYACAC

Come with Reeves and Ford as they hit the 'Ville.  The guys take you all around Louisville for a variety of colleges and something to offer for anyone.

Kentucky College of Art and Design (03:25)
Spalding University (13:33)
University of Louisville (26:28)
Simmons College (39:36)
Bellarmine University (49:01)

Music on this episode comes from the Free Music Archive by Lite Saturation.
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lite-saturation/sport-rock-trailer/sport-rock-trailer/
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lite-saturation/sport-rock-trailer/sport-rock-trailer-short/

College Visits in the 'Ville

Are scholarships really worth searching for?  Let's see where the money to pay for college REALLY comes from and where to put your energy when trying to pay for college.  Chris and Joel bring Hechinger Report journalist, Jon Marcus, into the studios to discuss this all-important topic.

Music on this episode comes from the Free Music Archive by Lite Saturation.
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lite-saturation/sport-rock-trailer/sport-rock-trailer/
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lite-saturation/sport-rock-trailer/sport-rock-trailer-short/

Is the scholarship search really worth it?

One third of ALL college graduates have transfer credits on their transcripts. Join Chris and Joel for a lively conversation with Jaime Smith, author of The Complete Guide to the College Transfer. And believe us, it is a complete guide!

Interview: 19:59

Book link: https://shorturl.at/F6j0H

Music on this episode comes from the Free Music Archive by Lite Saturation and Jahzzar.
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lite-saturation/sport-rock-trailer/sport-rock-trailer/
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lite-saturation/sport-rock-trailer/sport-rock-trailer-short/
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Message/A_Message_1541/

College Transfer with Jaime Smith

Chris Reeves and Joel Ford are high school counselors who spend a lot of time on college admission.  They have both served as presidents of the Kentucky Association for College Admission Counseling.  Chris also served a 3 year term as a Board Director for the National Association for College Admission Counseling, while Joel served on the NACAC CEO Search Committee that ultimately led to the hiring of Angel Perez. We have been podcasting about college admissions for the past several years, and The Reeves and Ford Podcast is our new version!  With new music, new format, less scripting, we hope you enjoy feeling like we are hanging out talking college admissions.

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