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  • College Admissions Warrior #1

    College Admissions Warrior #1
    Jan 31 2025
    Formerly known as Get Schooled by Reeves and Ford, welcome to Episode 1 of The Reeves and Ford Podcast: A college admissions podcast for all. In this, the inaugural episode, Joel and Chris spend time with NACAC CEO, Angel Perez, to discuss the current landscape of college admissions. Join our discussion as we catch up on life in the new year, the news cycle and the current state of college admissions. Music on this episode comes from the Free Music Archive by Lite Saturation and Jahzzar. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lite-saturation/sport-rock-trailer/sport-rock-trailer/ https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lite-saturation/sport-rock-trailer/sport-rock-trailer-short/ https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Message/A_Message_1541/
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    1 h et 19 min
  • Get Schooled Episode 40: The Final Episode (sort of)

    Get Schooled Episode 40: The Final Episode (sort of)
    Dec 18 2024
    In The Final Episode of Get Schooled by Reeves and Ford, the guys review the last five years, picking out some of their favorite moments, and preview the next version of this podcast. Stay until the end because there are plenty of outtakes. Music on this episode comes from Normcore always (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Normcore/Neighbors/Heartless_Man).
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    49 min
  • Get Schooled Episode 39: Is College Worth It?

    Get Schooled Episode 39: Is College Worth It?
    Sep 16 2024
    Recent surveys are suggesting that Americans are losing confidence in higher education, even to the point of feeling like college isn't worth the cost. David Hawkins, Chief Education and Policy Officer for NACAC, joins Joel and Chris to talk about these surveys and the current college landscape. Were the right people surveyed? Which colleges are we talking about? Why have costs risen so much? David takes us on a fantastic discussion! Here are some of his resources referenced in the episode: Federal Research Bank Anchor Economy Initiative: https://www.philadelphiafed.org/community-development/workforce-and-economic-development/anchor-economy-initiative College Board Education Pays: https://research.collegeboard.org/trends/education-pays Bureau of Labor Statistics Education Pays: https://www.bls.gov/emp/chart-unemployment-earnings-education.htm National Center for Education Statistics, Study of College Costs and Prices 1988-89 to 1997-98 (Congressionally mandated study): https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2002/2002157.pdf Higher Education Price Index: https://www.commonfund.org/higher-education-price-index College Board Trends in College Pricing: https://research.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/Trends%20Report%202023%20Updated.pdf Music on this episode comes from Normcore always (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Normcore/Neighbors/Heartless_Man).
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    1 h et 12 min
  • Get Schooled Episode 38: Building a List and Checking it Twice

    Get Schooled Episode 38: Building a List and Checking it Twice
    Jul 21 2024
    Chris and Joel join fellow Kentucky counselor, Bradley Kimbrough, to discuss building a college list. Before the applications, before the essays, before thinking about scholarships, students need a great list. What matters most and how do you build it when there are nearly 4,000 colleges out there? Plus Joel gets a new job! Learn more about his new school, the Ignite Institute. Music on this episode comes from Normcore always (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Normcore/Neighbors/Heartless_Man).
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    1 h et 12 min
  • Clam Chowder and College Visits in Collegetown, USA: Boston Part 2

    Clam Chowder and College Visits in Collegetown, USA: Boston Part 2
    Jul 2 2024
    Chris spent four days visiting 11 colleges in Boston and surrounding areas. He walks Joel through the visit for Part 2 of the Collegetown, USA tour. In Part 2, Chris gets drenched, hangs out with a legend and takes a river cruise. Enjoy! Wellesley: 2:30 Babson: 12:10 Olin: 18:05 Boston College: 25:25 Providence: 33:00 Brown: 41:45 RISD: 48:45 Music on this episode comes from Normcore always (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Normcore/Neighbors/Heartless_Man).
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    1 h et 1 min
  • Clam Chowder and College Visits in Collegetown, USA: Boston Part 1

    Clam Chowder and College Visits in Collegetown, USA: Boston Part 1
    Jul 1 2024
    Chris spent four days visiting 11 colleges in Boston and surrounding areas. He walks Joel through the visit for Part 1 of the Collegetown, USA tour. In Part 1, Chris learns how to drive a Prius, avoids tolls, trims his beard and takes in Fenway. Tufts: 8:30 Brandeis: 23:40 Northeastern: 35:20 Boston University: 49:40 Music on this episode comes from Normcore always (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Normcore/Neighbors/Heartless_Man).
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    1 h et 3 min
  • Bar B Que, Buc-ee's and Country Ham Part 2: Georgia

    Bar B Que, Buc-ee's and Country Ham Part 2: Georgia
    May 23 2024
    Spring Break 2024! Chris and Joel visit Emory, Georgia Tech, University of Georgia and North Georgia University. In Part 2 of their Spring Break trip, the guys break down four more unique institutions. Music on this episode comes from Normcore always (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Normcore/Neighbors/Heartless_Man).
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    48 min
  • Bar B Que, Buc-ee's and Country Ham Part 1: Tennessee

    Bar B Que, Buc-ee's and Country Ham Part 1: Tennessee
    May 21 2024
    Spring Break 2024! Chris and Joel visit Belmont, Vanderbilt, Middle Tennessee State and The College of the South (Sewanee). In Part 1 of their Spring Break trip, the guys break down four very different colleges. Music on this episode comes from Normcore always (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Normcore/Neighbors/Heartless_Man).
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    52 min