This Week In College Viability (TWICV) with Beth Wilner College Counselor

This Week In College Viability (TWICV) with Beth Wilner College Counselor

From This Week In College Viability (TWICV) by Gary Stocker

July 1, 2026 · 27 min · Episode 225

About this episode

Gary Stocker interviews college admissions consultant Beth Wilner about informed college decision-making in a changing higher education landscape.

This episode of This Week in College Viability features a conversation between Gary Stocker and college admissions consultant Beth Wilner , founder of Rose Cliff College Consulting, about how families can make more informed college decisions in an increasingly uncertain higher education environment. Wilner explains that her consulting process centers on three questions: What matters to the student and family? What information do they need to gather? And how should they respond? She emphasizes that successful college planning isn't about gaming admissions but about identifying a student's priorities, gathering meaningful information, and making decisions that align with both personal goals and long-term outcomes. Throughout the discussion, she argues that colleges are living, evolving organizations rather than static institutions, making it essential for families to look beyond brochures, rankings, and campus appearances when evaluating schools. A major focus of the interview is the growing importance of college financial health as part of the admissions process. Stocker and Wilner discuss warning signs such as declining enrollment, deferred campus maintenance, aggressive tuition…

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Host: Gary Stocker

Guest: Beth Wilner

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Organizations: Rose Cliff College Consulting

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