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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.
Inside the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Programs with Natalie Rodriguez Jansorn
Why does the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation start working with students as early as seventh grade? What do scholarship reviewers actually look for beyond grades and test scores? And when should families really start the conversation about how they'll pay for college? Learn the answers to these questions and much more in this episode!
Date: September 29, 2026
Beyond the US: Global Scholarships and Second Chances with Joan Liu
What happens to international students who get shut out of college after April 1st? Why do low-income international applicants face admit rates of less than 1% at many schools? And how should students build a college list that spreads risk across countries, funding models, and visa realities? Learn the answers to these questions and much more in this episode!
Date: September 15, 2026
Tell Your Story: Inside Admissions at Vanderbilt with Mike Drish
What does holistic admissions really mean at a school like Vanderbilt? How does context shape the way admissions readers evaluate your application? And what are highly selective schools actually looking for in a personal essay? Learn the answers to these questions and much more in this episode!
Date: September 8, 2026
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!
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