Originally published in December 2020 (Bonus Episode)
Introduction
Here’s a little lagniappe: a conversation with frequent guest Mark Salisbury of TuitionFit on higher ed headlines from December 2020, and some speculation about the year in higher ed to come.
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About the Guest
Mark Salisbury is the founder and CEO of TuitionFit, a nonprofit platform that makes real college pricing transparent by crowdsourcing financial aid award letters. He has been a frequent guest on Historically Thinking to discuss higher education, affordability, and the realities of applying to—and paying for—college in the twenty-first century.
For Further Investigation
TuitionFit — crowdsourced data on college pricing
The Truth About College Admission: A Family Guide to Getting In and Staying Together (Rick Clark & Brennan Barnard) — see Episode 136
Other Higher Ed: A Guide for the Perplexed episodes in the series
Listen & Discuss
What were your biggest takeaways from higher ed in 2020? What are your predictions for the year ahead? Join the conversation in the comments—and pass this episode along to a parent, student, or educator who needs to hear it.
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