This week on Here’s What We Know, we welcome entrepreneur and podcasting veteran Andrew Allemann for an honest and insightful conversation about the realities of preparing for college today. From the sticker shock of tuition and the myths surrounding student debt to the hidden gems beyond the Ivy League and the life lessons that matter more than test scores, Gary and Andrew delve into the rabbit hole of thriving beyond high school. Andrew also shares his journey as a multi-time entrepreneur, from building PodcastGuests.com to launching CollegeIQ, a platform designed to help families make smarter, more confident college decisions.
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In this Episode:
- Why starting college prep early gives students an edge
- How financial aid, merit scholarships, and state funding shape the true cost of higher education
- The balance between passion and practicality when choosing a major
- Why learning “how to learn” may be the most valuable college lesson of all
- Alternatives to a four-year degree and redefining success on your own terms
Quotations:
”There’s an audience for everything.” ~ Andrew Allemann
“College is a period of growth.” ~ Andrew Allemann
“I tell families and students to cast a wide net. And don’t just think about the schools that your friends go to or that you hear about in the news all the time, for better or worse, lately. Look at these other schools. It might be in a city you’ve never heard of. You might not have heard of the school, but look at those opportunities because that is where some of the best opportunities are for selecting a college.” ~ Andrew Allemann
Bio:
Andrew Allemann is a technology media entrepreneur and publisher with a passion for building niche platforms that connect people with the information they need most. Inspired by his experience as a parent supporting his child through the college application process, he created CollegeIQ, a platform designed to make it easier for students to discover schools that are the right fit for them.
Andrew is also the founder and publisher of Domain Name Wire, the leading news source covering the domain name industry, and previously built and sold PodcastGuests.com, a service that helped more than 50,000 users get booked on podcasts. His expertise in online media has earned him recognition in outlets including The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The New York Times, and NPR.
At the heart of his work is a drive to simplify complex industries and empower people with better tools and insights.
Guest Contact Info:
Websites:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allemann/