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We all know AI is growing and here to stay. Large language models (LLM) are changing every industry in the nation, and college admissions is no exception. As always, Joel and Chris use their practical experience and casual approach to dissect how counselors and students should and should not be using AI. The title, yep, AI came up with that, em-dash and all! 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/

College essays are the one aspect of the application where you have complete control as a senior. Joel and Chris 'crack the code' with personal insights (hint: one size does NOT fit all). 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/

August 1 is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate that than with a 3-Part, Step by Step guide to the Common Application. Listen up, kids! 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/

After six months apart, Chris and Joel are back at it! In this episode, we hit some hot topics to get some steam heading into our newly formatted monthly episodes. Enjoy! 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/

Come with Joel as he visits four colleges in the Bluegrass region of Kentucky. Centre College (01:46) Berea College (24:20) Georgetown College (38:45) Kentucky State University (46:30) Music on this episode comes from the Free Music Archive by Lite Saturation. 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/

One third of ALL college graduates have transfer credits on their transcripts. Join Chris and Joel for a lively conversation with Jaime Smith, author of The Complete Guide to the College Transfer. And believe us, it is a complete guide! Interview: 19:59 Book link: https://shorturl.at/F6j0H 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/

Are scholarships really worth searching for? Let's see where the money to pay for college REALLY comes from and where to put your energy when trying to pay for college. Chris and Joel bring Hechinger Report journalist, Jon Marcus, into the studios to discuss this all-important topic. Music on this episode comes from the Free Music Archive by Lite Saturation. 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/

Come with Reeves and Ford as they hit the 'Ville. The guys take you all around Louisville for a variety of colleges and something to offer for anyone. Kentucky College of Art and Design (03:25) Spalding University (13:33) University of Louisville (26:28) Simmons College (39:36) Bellarmine University (49:01) Music on this episode comes from the Free Music Archive by Lite Saturation. 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/

Joel and Chris head to Louisville, Kentucky for the Kentucky Association for College Admission Counseling Annual Conference. In this special episode recorded live in front of a studio audience, the guys join Johnnie Johnson (current NACAC Board Director and KYACAC Past President) and Kim Chaffer-Schroeder (former NACAC Board Director and KYACAC Past President). From the history of KYACAC to affiliate involvement, we discuss what our students need from the profession. Music on this episode comes from the Free Music Archive by Lite Saturation. 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/

Reeves heads to Virginia for a college tour. In Part 2, we'll discuss the five private colleges on this tour. Follow Chris as he eats and tours his way through Virginia, where he finds a new friends, new favorite colleges, and the greatest chilidog of his life (he's still thinking about it). University of Richmond (01:20) Hampden-Sydney College (14:13) Sweet Briar College (23:55) Washington and Lee University (30:29) Virginia Military Institute (46:12) - Actually a public school, but fit in this episode best! Music on this episode comes from the Free Music Archive by Lite Saturation. 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/

Reeves heads to Virginia for a college tour. In Part 1, we'll discuss the four public colleges on this tour. Follow Chris as he eats and tours his way through Virginia, where there may or may not have been a long stop at an Irish pub on March 17th. Radford (06:28) Virginia Tech (18:34) UVA (30:00) VCU (42:42) Music on this episode comes from the Free Music Archive by Lite Saturation. 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/

Imagine a group of colleges the provide a high impact educational experience where students are placed at the center not only during their four years, but also during the admissions process. Imagine a group of colleges that are accessible, affordable and where you don't have to be a finished product before you enroll. Well, folks, that's the Colleges That Change Lives group. Join Joel and Chris as they talk to Ann Marano, executive director of CTCL, and Emily Roper-Doten, VP for Undergrad Admission and Financial Assistance and Chief Enrollment Officer at Clark University, about colleges that truly do change lives. 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/

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/

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).

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).