🎙️Preparing for College: What Parents and Students Need to Know with Andrew Allemann
Episode #247 of Here's What We Know
If you're anything like me, an optimist guiding a teenager toward college, you know the process can feel overwhelming.
That's why this week on Here's What We Know, I sat down with Andrew Allemann, entrepreneur, podcasting veteran (with 500+ episodes!), and founder of CollegeIQ, for a heartfelt and practical conversation about preparing for higher education.
We dug into the real truth about tuition costs and financial aid, how starting early gives students a big advantage, why the "name on the diploma" matters less than you think, and the importance of teaching teens responsibility and adaptability. And yes, the Ivy League is the Ivy League, but we also talked about trades and why alternative paths deserve a seat at the table.
Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or mentor, this episode will leave you feeling informed, encouraged, and ready to help the next generation make confident choices. Give it a listen today!
This episode is sponsored by:
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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.