Discovering Colleges Has Never Been Easier - Andrew Allemann (CollegeIQ)

🎙️ Did you know you don't need to pay full price for college tuition?

To discuss everything about college admissions and how to find the right college for you, I connected with Andrew Allemann, an experienced entrepreneur and the founder of CollegeIQ. If you think you have to pay the full sticker price for college tuition—think again! Did you know that you can actually negotiate tuition? There were so many surprising insights about the college application process that I learned, I knew I had to bring Andrew on the show to share them with you.

Andrew, like many parents, was helping his children navigate college admissions when he realized just how much crucial information was missing. So, he took matters into his own hands and built CollegeIQ.com—a powerful platform where students can filter colleges by location, weather, demographics, enrollment size, admissions data, academics, lifestyle, and even financial aid policies. And here’s the game-changer: CollegeIQ doesn’t just show the cost of admission—it reveals how each college treats need-based vs. merit-based aid so you can make the smartest financial decision possible.

If you’re planning to attend college in the U.S., or know someone who is, this episode is a must-listen. Andrew shares insider knowledge that can help students and parents make the most informed, cost-effective decisions about higher education.

So, sit back, tune in, and get ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about paying for college. Let’s dive in! 🎧

Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 1:22 Guest Introduction
• 2:26 About Andrew and college IQ
• 9:32 Purpose of College IQ
• 11:45 College Advisors & Consultants
• 14:45 Need based aid
• 15:27 Merit based aid
• 19:27 How do you qualify need based and merit aid?
• 22:21 Negotiate tuition fees
• 25:50 Prestigious colleges
• 26:01 Andrew's recommendation for selecting college
• 34:20 How should I apply for college?
• 44:43 Advice for the viewers