In this episode of The Way to College Podcast, I sit down with Sam Bernstein, co-founder of Loper, a free mobile app designed to guide high school students through their college and career exploration journey.Sam shares how his professional journey started at a prestigious hedge fund in New York City. Feeling unfulfilled, Sam began creating a student-centered tech platform to address educational inequality. We dive into his personal journey, the pivotal moments that reshaped his purpose, and how Loper is helping students discover the right post-high school path—whether it’s a four-year university, trade school, or something else entirely.💡 Highlights:Why Sam walked away from Wall StreetThe role of privilege and perspective in college accessHow Loper personalizes the college discovery processAdvice for students feeling overwhelmed by decisions“Time is long,” Sam reminds us, encouraging young people to be patient with the process and open to growth along the way.🎙️ Tune in to hear how one app is helping students reimagine what comes next.

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