In Season 1, admissions expert Arun Ponnusamy explores the "universal truths" of college admissions, demolishing the most stubborn myths, lies, and misconceptions along the way. Arun is a former admissions officer at the University of Chicago, Caltech, and UCLA, and is currently Chief Academic Officer at Collegewise. Subscribe for sound advice from the wisest (and nerdiest) bunch of college counselors in the country.
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In Season 1, admissions expert Arun Ponnusamy explores the "universal truths" of college admissions, demolishing the most stubborn myths, lies, and misconceptions along the way. Arun is a former admissions officer at the University of Chicago, Caltech, and UCLA, and is currently Chief Academic Officer at Collegewise. Subscribe for sound advice from the wisest (and nerdiest) bunch of college counselors in the country.
This week we take a deep dive into college costs. We explain why the sticker price (the one colleges put on the website) is usually not what you pay. We discuss how to decide if a college is a good financial fit, what makes any particular college a “good value," and the invisible forces at work on how we think about which colleges are “worth it.” Our guest is Casey Near, Executive Director of Counseling at Collegewise. Casey is a former admissions counselor at Mills College, avid book reader, part-timer Mainer, and full-time smarty pants.
Get Wise: College Admissions Explained
In Season 1, admissions expert Arun Ponnusamy explores the "universal truths" of college admissions, demolishing the most stubborn myths, lies, and misconceptions along the way. Arun is a former admissions officer at the University of Chicago, Caltech, and UCLA, and is currently Chief Academic Officer at Collegewise. Subscribe for sound advice from the wisest (and nerdiest) bunch of college counselors in the country.
