Is College Still Worth It?
From Entrepreneur Perspectives by Eric Kasimov | QuietLoud Studios
November 11, 2025 · 14 min · Episode 194
About this episode
Eric Kasimov discusses the value of college education with Senan Khawaja, exploring the impact of student debt, mental health, and AI on the admissions process.
The Truth About Admissions, Debt & AI’s Role in the Future of Higher Ed College costs are soaring, mental health struggles are rising, and the path to success looks more uncertain than ever. In this conversation, Eric Kasimov talks with Senan Khawaja, Co-founder and CEO of Kollegio, an AI-powered platform helping students and universities rethink the college admissions process. They explore the question that so many students and parents are asking: Is college still worth it? Together they unpack how higher education, entrepreneurship, and technology are colliding in real time. What You’ll Hear Why student debt is becoming a startup killer for young professionals The mental health toll of college admissions — and what schools are missing The rise and fall of the “test optional” movement Why SATs and ACTs are making a comeback How grade inflation and participation trophies distorted the system What resilience really looks like in education and entrepreneurship How AI can democratize opportunity — not just automate it About Senan Senan Khawaja is the Co-founder and CEO of Kollegio, an AI startup rethinking college admissions and guidance. A Stanford grad, he’s focused on making…
People in this episode
Host: Eric Kasimov
Guest: Senan Khawaja
Topics covered
- college admissions
- student debt
- mental health
- AI in education
- entrepreneurship
- higher education
Keywords
- college worth
- student debt
- mental health
- AI admissions
- test optional
- grade inflation
- entrepreneurship
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Kollegio, Stanford
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