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College & Career Library
2023-2024
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SWAG from Florida International University
Director of University Admissions Jody Glassman provides insight about Florida International University and offers some myths and realities about college admissions.
52:39
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
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Big Picture Overview: Dos and Don'ts as You Chart Your Path to College
Experts: Heather Ayres, independent counselor; Rebecca Barr, Education First; Annabel Hughes, Boston Univ. student; Candice Mackey, Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies; Sabrina Manville, Edmit; Rehan Yadav, Rutgers Univ. student
Juniors, this is your journey. Chart your path and gain an edge by learning the most important parts of the admissions process and separating fact from fiction.
2:00
Sal Khan and Angela Duckworth on Careers
Vice Provost for Admissions, Financial Aid & Enrollment Management Shawn L. Abbott provides insight about Temple University and offers some myths and realities about college admissions.
14:43
SWAG from Middlebury College
Dean of Admissions Nicole Curvin provides insight about Middlebury College and offers some myths and realities about college admissions.
4:37
Discussing Finances at the Start of the College Search
It's never too early to discuss your family's financial approach to college. Doing so minimizes the risk of disappointment and heartbreak at decision time.
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Future-Ready: Starting to Bring Your Career into Focus
Key guidance and resources to conduct a career-focussed college search.
10:15
FAFSA Student Section
From CGN partner OnTrack.
A detailed, step-by-step look at how to fill out the student section of the FAFSA.
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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Student Loans 101: Part B
VP for Admissions and Financial Aid Matt Malatesta provides insight about Union College and offers some myths and realities about college admissions.
11:45
SWAG from Carnegie Mellon University
Associate Dean and Director of Admission Greg Edleman provides insight about Carnegie Mellon University and offers some myths and realities about college admissions.
55:35
CGN Live: Career – Ask Me Anything! An AI Guru on ChatGPT and More
Featured Expert: Dr. Mark Nitzberg, Executive Director of the Center for Human-Compatible AI at the University of California at Berkeley; Co-Author, _Solomon’s Code: Humanity in a World of Thinking Machines _
Host: Michelle Weise, Founder, Rise & Design; Author, _Long Life Learning: Preparing for Jobs That Don’t Even Exist Yet_
Will AI take away our jobs? How can we prepare for being assisted by robots, instead of replaced by them? AI expert Dr. Mark Nitzberg breaks it down for us, helping you gain:
- An understanding of AI and where it is headed in our lifetimes
- A context for ChatGPT and how to use it
- The “human skills” we all need to develop for the future of work
56:47
CGN Live: Straight Talk with College Admission Leaders
Experts: Yvonne Romero Da Silva, Rice University; Robert Springall, Penn State University.
An open Q&A with college admissions leaders answering questions from our audience.
57:17
College Kickoff Part 2: Jumpstart Your College Search
Experts: Andy Borst, Univ. of Illinois; Mary Nucciarone, Notre Dame; Karen Richardson, Princeton.
It’s time to take action on your college search. We’ll offer up best practices as well as common mistakes to avoid.
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CGN Live — College Costs: Making Sense of it All
Featured Expert: Lynn O’Shaugnessy, Author of The College Solution: A Guide for Everyone Looking for the Right School at the Right Price
Host: Mark Salisbury, Co-founder and CEO of TuitionFit
College affordability is not something that just comes up at application time. For 11th graders and their families, it needs to be part of the college exploration process. You and your family will begin having “the money talk.” It’s a confusing and sometimes intimidating topic, but there are ways to gain clarity so your family can engage in a more informed search. In this video, we’ll dispel common myths and also help you better understand:
- What tools and resources are available to help you understand your options
- How to see beyond the sticker price and gain a better understanding of what you will pay
- How to be financially realistic but also aspirational in your college search
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SWAG from Cornell University
Vice Provost for Enrollment Jon Burdick provides insight about Cornell University and offers some myths and realities about college admissions.
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How to Start Your College List
Resources, data and an action plan to help students create a balanced list of schools.
4:44
Scholarships Through Extracurriculars
Director of Undergraduate Admissions Vern Granger provides insight about University of Connecticut and offers some myths and realities about college admissions.
56:08
CGN Live: College - College Admission in the Age of AI
Featured Experts:
· Ashley Pallie, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Caltech
· Kevin Roose, Tech Columnist, New York Times
Host: Brennan Barnard: Director of College Counseling, Khan Lab School
Overview:
While much of the early reaction to ChatGPT has centered on the impact of AI-driven admission essays, the topic is so much deeper than that. AI poses both benefits and disadvantages in the admissions process. We’ll dive into this fast-developing topic with an interactive Q&A focussed on helping students and their supporters understand:
- How will it change the way applications are evaluated?
- What’s to be gained and lost by relying on AI for your college essay
- How AI can assist in the college search
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Affordability
1. Financial Aid and College Affordability
2. College Costs
3. What is financial fit?
4. Discussing Finances at the Start of the College Search
5. Considering Financial Aid When Choosing a Decision Plan
6. Money Matters: College Affordability & Financial Aid
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CGN Live: College — Straight Talk with Admission Leaders
Featured Experts: Kortni Campbell, Vice Chancellor for Admission & Financial Aid, University of North Carolina - Asheville; Jonathan Williams, Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Admissions, New York University
- How to manage the range of emotions with Early Decision results
- How to deal with well-meaning relatives asking sometimes awkward questions
- How the family of an 11th grader can work together to start their search
Wherever you are in the college process, the holidays are a busy and often emotional time. Whatever your situation, CGN has admission leaders ready to answer your questions live. Join us for an open-format Q&A, where the focus will be on you and your questions, on any aspect of the post-secondary journey.
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Majors & Careers: Biggest Mistakes
Expert: Jeff Selingo, author of Who Gets In and Why
Why approaching your college choice with too narrow of a career or major view can be a big mistake.
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CGN Live: Career -- How to Land a Job
Featured Expert: Pattie Hunt Sinacole, CEO and Founder of First Beacon Group, a HR consulting firm; and the Boston Globe’s “Job Doc”.
Host: Michelle Weise, Founder, Rise & Design; Author, _Long Life Learning: Preparing for Jobs That Don’t Even Exist Yet_
The "Job Doc" is in! Join us to hear Pattie Hunt Sinacole on getting eyeballs, interviews and offers. Great for anyone in high school and beyond aiming to get a good job or a better job.
- Interview prep for virtual and in-person
- Making the most of LinkedIn
- Pattie's Job-Seeker Checklist
View the companion resource here: https://www.library.collegeguidancenetwork.com/library/resources/pdf/f2fa4fcb-24f6-4305-99e4-1fe0be20251d
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Finding Your Fit
1. Elements to Finding Fit
2. Factors that go into determining fit
3. Family Dynamics: Who's in the Driver's Seat?
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