Rewriting the Rules on College
Unlearn.io is for students who want to save time, money, and stress.
🎥 I’ve Seen This Movie Before — Talented and Motivated Students, Bad Outcomes
I’m Dr. David D. Hopkins. I’ve spent over two decades in higher education — not just teaching, but advising and guiding students through the process. I’ve worked in public colleges, private universities, and even for-profit institutions.
As a Professor and Certified Academic Advisor, I work on the front lines with students and families as they navigate complex, often confusing choices. Over the years, I’ve taught and advised thousands of students, and I’ve seen what works, what doesn’t, and where most people get lost.
And no matter where they came from, I saw the same frustrating pattern repeat:
🎓 Smart students
💸 Supportive parents
😓 And still — anxiety, confusion, and life-altering levels of student loan debt
So, I built Unlearned.io to do what college advising often doesn’t: Tell the truth, show the shortcuts, and save students real-time and money.
🧠 This Isn’t a Cheap Hack
It’s a Perspective Shifting Way to Navigate the Education System.
I’ve seen too many well-intentioned do everything “right” according to society’s standards — apply on time, enroll in the right school, follow the degree plan — and still end up burned out, deeply in debt, or never working in their field of study.
What they failed to understand that I can show you.
There’s a better path — one that starts with different choices, not more effort.
These are real outcomes I’ve seen firsthand by amazing students:
✅ A high school senior who earned over a full year of college credit before ever stepping on campus—for free!
✅ A first-year student who changed career path and college choice and shaved $30,000 off her degree
✅ Families who saved $60K+ simply by refocusing and reordering the college process
These aren’t tricks. They’re just the kind of honest advice students don’t usually get — until it’s too late.