Ben Baum

Zachery Gries, a college finance expert who breaks down practical steps when savings fall short. Maggie McGuinness, a tutor at St. John’s who shares the conversational pedagogy. Ben Baum, VP of Enrollment at St. John’s who explains the Great Books seminar model. They discuss St. John’s discussion‑centered learning, outcomes and campus life. They also cover assessing finances, borrowing options, and payment‑plan tradeoffs.