In this week’s episode, I am sharing the audio recording from a recent Facebook Live event that I co-hosted with Debbie Schwartz of Road2College.com. During this live event, we interviewed Michael Horn and Jeff Selingo and heard their take on what’s next in the world of higher education. Some of the topics we discussed include how college admissions will change in the coming months, the continuously updating status of test-optional colleges, the rescheduling of the SAT, ACT and AP exams and what that means for high school juniors and seniors, as well as the status of financial aid and how college costs may be affected. Michael and Jeff shared their insight and wisdom regarding what lies ahead for online learning as well as trends they see coming in the world of careers and employment. Be sure to listen all the way to the end where Michael and Jeff offer advice to high school students as they prepare for college over the next few years.
About Michael Horn and Jeff Selingo
Michael Horn speaks and writes about the future of education and works with a portfolio of education organizations to improve the life of each and every student. He is the author of the new book, Choosing College, which strips away the noise around college to help students and parents understand why they are going to school and how to make better choices, as well as aids schools in designing better experiences. You might remember Michael from my interview with him in episode 15.
Jeff Selingo has written about higher education for two decades. He is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, a contributor to The Atlantic and the Washington Post, and a special advisor at Arizona State University. He is also a visiting scholar at Georgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities. His next book, Who Gets In & Why: A Year Inside College Admissions, will be published by Simon & Schuster in September.
Episode Highlights
- College admissions are changing
- What does test-optional mean for the coming school year?
- How will test-optional affect financial aid and merit?
- What to do in the absence of college campus visits
- Choosing a college major and getting hired in the future
- Remote learning vs. online learning
- Advice for parents of high school sophomores
Resources
Choosing College by Michael B. Horn