))
College Guidance Network™ demystifies the college application process. We help students and those that support them with a multi-platform content portfolio featuring nationally recognized experts and experienced admissions officers who offer insights on essential topics like how to develop a school list, write an effective essay, and most importantly, pay for it all.
…
continue reading
Mary McGrath, a rising college senior, asks the tough questions about colleges to Dr. Gary Stocker. Dr. Stocker has researched the financial health and viability of every public and private college in the U.S. His College Viability app is used by students and families across the country to compare the financial health and viability of colleges. If you want more guidance on whether your college is financially strong, we will post this podcast every Wednesday. Mary will have developed question ...
…
continue reading
Mary McGrath, Gary Stocker
…
continue reading
In this episode of the Beyond the College Brochure podcast, Mary McGrath and Dr. Gary Stocker discuss the current trends in college closures, the importance of evaluating a college's financial health, and how students and families can make informed decisions during the college admissions process. They emphasize the need for transparency regarding e…
…
continue reading
Mary McGrath, college senior, and Gary Stocker, founder of College Viability move their show to video. Beyond the (College) Brochure is a show about colleges finances dedicated to students and their families. Mary asks questions from the perspective of a student and their family. Watch this episode to hear: + What factors contribute to a college’s …
…
continue reading
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. 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? Which college rankin…
…
continue reading
If you are a college student, family member or even college faculty, college senior Mary McGrath asks questions about the financial health of colleges on your behalf. She washes away all of the ancient beliefs offered by college counselors, admissions representatives and college marketing groups. Her questions are based on research she has done to …
…
continue reading
Mary has these questions from students and their families for this week's episode of 'Beyond the (College) Brochure'. 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? Does the quality of education decline if experienced faculty and staff are laid off…
…
continue reading
Here is the list of questions Mary on behalf of students and their families this week. Get the College Viability Student & Family updates here. What is a need-based scholarship? What does a Board of Trustees do? How does a college come to the decision that it must merge with another institution? Can an endowment be used to help a struggling college…
…
continue reading
Mary McGrath, a rising college senior at LIndenwood University (MO) comes up with more questions that helps students and parents better understand the college admissions process - and the risks of choosing financially unhealthy colleges. Get the College Viability Student & Family updates here. Summary In this episode, Mary McGrath and Dr. Gary Stoc…
…
continue reading
Here are the questions from Mary for this week's podcast episode of 'Beyond the (College) Brochure. Get the College Viability Student & Family updates here. Are students and parents in denial when they have concerns about their college’s financial health? Gary, in your ‘This Week in College Viability’ podcast, you regularly say: “let’s go into the …
…
continue reading
Mary asks Dr. Stocker for an update on the pending FAFSA Debacle Get the College Viability Student & Family updates here.Mary McGrath, Gary Stocker
…
continue reading
Here are the 8 questions for this week's 'Beyond the (College) Brochure' podcast: Get the College Viability Student & Family updates here. As I’m sure you’ve seen in the news, Vanderbilt University has reached $100,000 in attendance costs- do you think this was really necessary or this institution just raising the price because they are able to? Is…
…
continue reading
Mary focuses on some important questions about a college's responsibility to share information with faculty and students. Get the College Viability Student & Family updates here. Is it common for colleges that are not in any financial distress/at risk of closure to cut certain majors and/or programs? Does a college closure have a negative effect on…
…
continue reading
Mary has these questions for Gary from student and their families this week. Get the College Viability Student & Family updates here. Submit your questions to marym@collegeviability.com How important are rankings versus fit when deciding on a college? How does the college support students in managing their finances and budgeting? Are there provisio…
…
continue reading
This week rising college senior Mary McGrath hits Gary with some tougher questions. Of course, each question is addressed to students and their families. Get the College Viability Student & Family updates here. 1) How are colleges using alternative revenue streams (e.g., online courses, partnerships with industry) to improve financial health? 2) Ho…
…
continue reading
Rising college senior student-athlete Mary McGrath continues to ask the tough college finance questions from the perspective of students and their families. This week Mary asks about: 1. The trend in short-notice college closures 2. How to determine if a major or program at a college is at risk of being cut. 3. Her research shows that many believe …
…
continue reading
In this episode, here are some of the questions Mary asks. 1. What is going on with the FAFSA debacle? 2. How many colleges will close in the next 6 months? 3. What types of colleges are at risk for closing? 4. What can students and their families do to limit their risk of choosing a college that might close? Get the College Viability Student & Fam…
…
continue reading
Mary asks Dr. Stocker about the history of College Viability and how it can help students and their families make the best possible college decisions while considering the financial health, enrollment, graduation rates and much more. Get the College Viability Student & Family updates here.Mary McGrath, Gary Stocker
…
continue reading
At this stage of the journey, 11th graders and their supporters are often a combination of excited and intimidated by the prospect of applying to and paying for college. By the end of this program we hope you will maintain your excitement, and feel less overwhelmed. It’s time to take action on your college search. We’ll offer up best practices as w…
…
continue reading
Before asking where you want to go to college, ask yourself why. Figure out who you are and what you want to get out of the experience. Join Director of College Counseling Brennan Barnard and his guests Angela Duckworth, author of Grit and Founder and CEO of Character Lab; and Sal Khan, author of The One World Schoolhouse and Founder and CEO of Kha…
…
continue reading
The community college experience is in the national headlines with President Biden pushing a nationwide free community college initiative. So what do you need to know about the value of an associate's degree? Brennan Barnard speaks with Dr. Charles Llloyd, President of White Mountains Community College.…
…
continue reading
In this episode, Rob Lippincott is joined by Dr. Denise Pope, Co-Founder of Challenge Success and Senior Lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Education; and Candice Mackey, the college counselor at Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies—LACES Magnet, the first public magnet school in the LA Unified School District. Together they discuss how…
…
continue reading
College Guidance Now's expert for this episode is Brad Schiller, Founder of Prompt, an online service that has facilitated coaching for students on tens of thousands of college essays this year. Frank Catalano, author and edtech analyst sat down with Brad. He shares practical tips for writing the best possible college admissions essay.…
…
continue reading
