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In Black America

In Black America

In Black America is a long-running, nationally-syndicated program dedicated to all facets of the African-American experience. Host John L. Hanson profiles a diverse selection of current and historically significant figures whose stories help illuminate life in Black America.

Preparing kids for a competitive and changing world with Greg Kaplan

KUT 90.5

Published November 5, 2024 at 3:02 PM CST

Man wearing a blue dress shirt smiling at camera. — Greg Kaplan is a college admissions strategist and author of ‘The Journey: How to Prepare Kids for a Competitive and Changing World.’

‘The Journey: How to Prepare Kids for a Competitive and Changing World.’

On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Greg Kaplan, founder and CEO of the Kaplan Educational Group, and author of ‘The Journey: How to Prepare Kids for a Competitive and Changing World.’

Today, young people face an increasing medley of challenges as they pursue higher education – the rising cost of tuition, daunting student debt, and a talented and competitive applicant pool.

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