Office Hours with Will Geiger

Scholarships360’s Office Hours podcast explores the trends shaping higher education while breaking down what they mean for students and families today. Host Will Geiger sits down with leaders across the field, including VPs of Enrollment, EdTech founders, and Directors of College Counseling, to unpack the ideas, challenges, and innovations driving the future of higher ed and turn them into actionable advice for students and parents navigating the process of admissions and financial aid.

Breaking Down the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship with Dr. Jamie Williams

Is it worth it to apply to big scholarship competitions? What does the process of applying to the Coca-Cola Scholar Program Scholarship look like? What does the Coca-Cola Scholarship committee look for in it's applicants? Learn the answers to these questions and much more in this episode!

Date: August 4, 2026

From Scholar to Director: Inside the Ron Brown Scholar Program with Kiya Jones

What was is like to become a Ron Brown Scholar and how does this program continue to support it's alumni? What is the Ron Brown Scholar Program's stance on AI use? How can students best present themselves as an applicant? Kiya Jones answers all these questions and much more!

Date: July 28, 2026

Closures, Innovation, and the Future of Higher Ed with Brian Rosenberg

Why has the higher education industry been so resistant to structural changes? Will a lack of innovation lead to school closures? How can colleges reinvent themselves to prevent this from happening? Brian Rosenberg answers these questions and more in this episode!

Date: June 30, 2026

Don't Overthink It: A 529 Plan Guide with Martha Kortiak Mert

What are 529 plans and why should parents start one as early as possible? How can parents overcome decision paralysis? What are some of the biggest misconceptions about 529 plans? Martha Kortiak Mert answers these questions and explains more about 529 plans in this episode.

Date: June 23, 2026

AI and the Admissions Process at Bucknell with Kevin Mathes

How is AI impacting college admissions? How can schools preserve the human process of admissions while still implementing AI? In what ways can AI genuinely help students in the process? Explore these topics in this week's episode!

Date: June 16, 2026

Rethinking College, Careers, and the Trades with Jacob Imam

What if students didn't need to choose between a trade and a four year degree? How can today's students ensure their education leads to a stable career? What is the mission behind the College of St. Joseph the Worker? President and founder of the College of St. Joseph the Worker Dr. Jacob Imam answers all these questions and more!

Date: June 2, 2026

Aid, Access, and Admissions at Tulane with Shawn Abbott

What makes a university's admissions process truly unique? How can students from Louisiana access one of the country's top research universities without breaking the bank? And why is obsessing over admit rates one of the biggest mistakes you can make? Shawn Abbott, VP for Enrollment Management and Dean of Admissions at Tulane University, answers all these questions and more in this week's episode.

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How ReUp Education Is Helping Students Finish What They Started with Scott Lomas

How many Americans start college, but don't end up getting their degree? What are the true causes of why students choose to leave college? How can institutions support these students? Scott Lomas answers all these questions and gives additional insights in this week's episode.

Date: April 28, 2026

Direct Admissions, True Cost, and the Future of College Search with Luke Skurman

How can Direct Admissions benefit both students and colleges? Why is it important for students to consider more than just academics when picking a college? What is True Cost? Tune in to hear the answers to these questions and much more!

Date: April 21, 2026

The Story Behind Scholarships360 with Will Geiger and Brian Geiger

How did Scholarships360 go from a blog started by two brothers to a platform that is now helping millions of students, parents, and counselors find scholarship opportunities? Scholarships360 co-founders Will Geiger and Brian Geiger tell the story behind Scholarships360 in this week's special episode!

Date: April 14, 2026

Rethinking the College Admissions Journey with Dr. Jay Jacobs

How can students rethink the college admissions journey as the beginning rather than the whole story? What are the most important factors for students and families to look at when deciding where to go to school? Dr. Jay Jacobs answers all of these questions and more in this week’s episode of Office Hours!

Date: April 7, 2026

How Aquinas College Is Rethinking the College Experience with Brian Matzke

What is block scheduling and how is it a beneficial model for first year college students? Why is it important to take a wide variety of classes in college? How should students go about finding financial aid? Brian Matzke answers all these questions and more in this week's episode!

Date: March 31, 2026