CGN's
College & Career Library
2023-2024
Investing in Your Future: The Return on College
Short of buying a house, where to attend college is the most expensive decision most students will make in their lifetime. With ballooning costs and the question of how much of student loan debt is reasonable, applicants and their families are increasingly focussed on return on investment.
This interactive Q&A will:
- Explain the nuances of ROI as well as its limitations
- Explore key findings of the Georgetown CEW report which ranked 4,500 colleges and universities by ROI
- Discuss how the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard can help families make fiscally responsible decisions
Short of buying a house, where to attend college is the most expensive decision most students will make in their lifetime. With ballooning costs and the question of how much of student loan debt is reasonable, applicants and their families are increasingly focussed on return on investment.
This interactive Q&A will:
- Explain the nuances of ROI as well as its limitations
- Explore key findings of the Georgetown CEW report which ranked 4,500 colleges and universities by ROI
- Discuss how the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard can help families make fiscally responsible decisions
Investing in Your Future: The Return on College
Short of buying a house, where to attend college is the most expensive decision most students will make in their lifetime. With ballooning costs and the question of how much of student loan debt is reasonable, applicants and their families are increasingly focussed on return on investment.
This interactive Q&A will:
- Explain the nuances of ROI as well as its limitations
- Explore key findings of the Georgetown CEW report which ranked 4,500 colleges and universities by ROI
- Discuss how the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard can help families make fiscally responsible decisions
Investing in Your Future: The Return on College
Investing in Your Future: The Return on College
31:48
The Real Value of College: What Every High School Student Needs to Know
Featured Experts:
- Frank Edelblut, Commissioner, New Hampshire Department of Education
- Jeff Selingo, Author, Who Gets In and Why
Host:
Brennan Barnard, Director of College Counseling, Khan Lab School
Is college still worth it? This question is asked in households across America. How can leaders help families achieve the best possible outcomes for their students? Our experts will discuss:
- How to ensure students get the most value out of their experience
- How students should be preparing now for the workforce of the future
- Ways to find the right post-secondary path
6:39
Financial Aid and College Affordability
Expert: Robert Kelchen, formerly of Seton Hall.
A comprehensive look at resources to help with financial aid and determining return on investment.
2:27
How Much Do Brand Name Schools Matter?
Experts: Mark Kantrowitz, Cerebly, Inc; Robert Kelchen, formerly of Seton Hall University.
Some fields place an emphasis on prestigious schools - others do not. The same goes for graduate school applicants. Learn more about how you should evaluate this expensive decision with a focus on where you want to go after graduation.
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