Rob Franek on College Admissions, Scholarships & The Princeton Review’s Best Value Colleges List
In this episode of College!, Matt Carpenter sits down with Rob Franek, Editor-in-Chief at The Princeton Review and longtime voice in college admissions. They dive deep into the “50 Best Value Colleges” list, how it’s calculated, and what “value” truly means in higher education today.
Rob also shares his personal college journey as a first-gen student, offers candid insights about financial aid, explains why high sticker prices can be misleading, and makes a compelling case for why standardized tests still matter. Learn why the right school might not be the most obvious one—and how to get…
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