174. The Admissions Puzzle: Race, Access & the True Cost of College with Professor Julie Park

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the College Knowledge Podcast, hosts Joe Kerins and Dave Kozak sit down with Dr. Julie Park, a professor of education at the University of Maryland, College Park, and author of Race, Class, and Affirmative Action: College Admissions in a New Era.Together, they unpack the seismic shifts reshaping higher education — from the real-world fallout of the 2023 Supreme Court affirmative action ruling, to the enrollment management tactics universities are using to stay financially afloat, and what it all means for students and families trying to navigate the system.This conversation covers:How the Supreme Court ruling is driving stark drops in Black and Latinx enrollment — and the cascade effect rippling down to community colleges and for-profit institutionsThe uncomfortable truth about public universities recruiting wealthy out-of-state students at the expense of their own residentsWhy college is still worth it — but only if students go in with their eyes open and a planHow athletic spending, campus expansion, and enrollment management are reshaping admissions prioritiesThe hidden financial burden on families — and why state legislatures hold more power than most people realizeIf you're a student, parent, or counselor trying to make sense of today's rapidly changing college landscape, this episode is essential listening.Tune in for a candid, expert conversation on admissions, equity, and the future of higher education in America. Video Version of Podcast YouTube:The College Knowledge PodcastFollow us on social media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInVisit us online:The College Knowledge Podcast WebsiteElite Collegiate Planning