Getting into college doesn’t have to be confusing, stressful and overwhelming. Education and Admissions expert Akil Bello and special guests will help students and parents navigate college admissions in the new Facebook Live series “Getting In!”.
Watch the teaser for our premiere episode, “Understanding College Admissions.”
In this series, Education and Admissions Expert Akil Bello provides an insider’s point-of-view to help level the playing field, empower families, and increase your odds of Getting In!
Episode 2: “What Should You Pay For College?”
Recorded live on Thursday, May 12, 2022
Paying for a college education is one of the biggest financial decisions one can make. Tuition and fees can range from $10,000 to $60,000 per year, and up. We are often asked, “Is this investment worth it?” “Should I pay extra for a private college?” “Which colleges will provide the best value?” Akil brought together a team of experts to help families tackle important questions, debunk the myths, and manage emotions around What Should You Pay For College?
The discussion touches on the most pressing concerns from students and parents, like:
What impact will college choice have on my child’s future?
Are more expensive colleges worth it?
Do employers care about prestigious colleges?
How do I start planning for the cost of college?
How will I tell my kid maybe I can’t afford this?
Our Guests
About Akil Bello
Akil Bello is an educator, speaker, entrepreneur, and nationally recognized authority on standardized testing with over 30 years of experience. Learn more about Akil
About Ron Lieber
Ron Lieber, who lives in Brooklyn, NY, with his wife and two daughters, has been the Your Money columnist for The New York Times since 2008. His most recent book is "The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make," and he also published "The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money" in 2015. Both were instant New York Times bestsellers. Learn more about Ron.
About Sara Urquidez
Sara Urquidez’s passion for college access led her to the Academic Success Program (ASP), which works with students, parents, teachers, counselors, administrators, and college admissions officers to ensure that students from all backgrounds in Dallas-Fort Worth can access a college education. Learn more about Sara.
About Damien Hooper-Campbell
Damien Hooper-Campbell has more than 20 years of expertise in recruiting, leadership development, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and community engagement. Most recently, Damien served as the first Chief Diversity Officer at Zoom Video Communications, where he built Zoom's inaugural DEI and University Recruiting practices, globally. Before Zoom, Damien had a distinguished career building university recruiting and DEI programs at eBay, Google and Uber. Damien graduated with a BA in Economics from Morehouse College and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Learn more about Damien.
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