College Knowledge

Updated: 26 Sep 2025 • 164 episodes
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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.

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Send us a text 🎓 In this episode of the College Knowledge Podcast, host Dave Kozak interviews Dr. Taylor Odle, a higher education expert from the University of Pennsylvania with academic roots at Wharton and Vanderbilt. Together, they unpack the realities behind college admissions and financial aid decisions—from how

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Send us a text 🎙️ In this episode of College Knowledge, we dive into the shifting landscape of standardized testing in college admissions. From test-optional trends to grade inflation and declining national scores, the education system is evolving—and fast. Joining us is Laura Whitmore, founder of Strategic Test Prep,

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Send us a text 🎓 In this episode of College Knowledge, Dave and Joe break down the latest FAFSA updates and share expert strategies to help families navigate the financial aid season with confidence. With applications opening on October 1, this episode covers:The latest FAFSA simplifications and changes 📝Why early su

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Send us a text In this episode of College Knowledge, hosts Dave Kozak and Joe Kerns explore the business of college admissions with Dr. Robert Alexander, Vice Provost and University Dean of Enrollment at the University of Rochester. Together, they unpack critical topics for students and families, including:College yiel

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Send us a text 🎙️ In this episode of College Knowledge, hosts Dave Kozak and Joe Kerns welcome Jayson Weingarten, Senior Mission Consultant at Ivy Coach and former admissions officer at the University of Pennsylvania. Jayson brings a rare dual perspective—having worked inside one of the nation’s most selective admissi

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Send us a text Join host Dave Kozak and co-host Joe Kerns (a.k.a. Joe the College Pro) for an in-depth conversation with Stephen Cicirelli, lecturer of English at St. Peter’s University. In this episode, they explore the evolving role of educators, the differences between tenure and non-tenure positions, and the growin

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