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So many people follow the same advice when it comes to planning for college and planning for the rest of their lives, yet student debt is ou...
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Making College Affordable Podcast
College is expensive and the process of finding and getting into the best colleges is more complicated and competitive than ever. You owe it to yourself to become an educated consumer. This...
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Answering the three most important questions colleges ask
There's a lot of information that goes into college applications, both for admissions and for scholarships. But there are three key areas co...
How to get your kids into the colleges of their dreams without bribes, cheating, or breaking the law
Whether it's a matter of people having more money than they have good sense, or people just being ignorant of how to beat to colleges at the...
Why having a college education alone may not be enough
The world is changing so fast today that having a college education alone may not be enough to help ensure that our children are successful....
Are private scholarships really worth it?
Everyone wants the most free money for college possible, right? College is expensive and every little bit helps. But, is applying for privat...
How to build a winning college planning blueprint
If you're not as far along in the college planning process as you'd like, or as far as you thought you'd be at this point, that's okay. Ther...
Understanding the Details, Timelines, and Required Documentation for FAFSA and the CSS Profile
Filing your financial aid forms correctly is important, but knowing what required documentation is needed can help speed up your processing...
Understanding the CSS Profile
Some of the most generous colleges in the country use a financial aid form called the CSS Profile. It can be far more difficult to complete...
Understanding FAFSA
Because the financial aid formula is so complicated and the forms to apply for financial aid are so confusing, over 70% of financial aid for...
What financial aid category are you in?
Are you confused about financial aid? In this episode, Jason offers a revealing insider's look at what people expect versus what colleges ac...
FSA ID's - What they are and why you need one
College financial aid season will be here again soon and to help you prepare, Jason has created a special episode about FSA ID's you definit...
Get Upgraded - Everything you need to know about Honors Colleges
Everybody likes an upgrade, right? Okay, so how do you get upgraded for college? It's through an often overlooked community known as the Hon...
Why having a SAT or ACT can change your child's life
Having a strong SAT or ACT score greatly improves your student's chances for success with college admissions and scholarships at some of the...
All About Recommenders
Almost every college application these days requires at least one recommendation and it's usually from a counselor who, depending on your hi...
How to use your ACT and SAT scores to your advantage
Just like with many other aspects of the college planning process, the whole SAT and ACT test requirement is a bit of a game. You have to un...
Ten College Admission Essay Mistakes And How To Avoid Them (Rebroadcast)
Essays are one of the most important ways students can share the details of who they are with colleges. The key to being successful is to pr...
Are college prices negotiable?
Why is it that people think you can't negotiate the price of college? What places a university above all other businesses and financial tran...
How to tell your story like a pro
A good story is unforgettable and because of that, we're hardwired to remember stories. What do stories have to do with college applications...
Early Action vs. Early Decision
Applying Early Action can give you a distinct advantage in the college application process. An Early Decision application, if you've prepare...
Uncovering the one super ninja move that gives you an unfair advantage on your college applications – Part 2 (Rebroadcast)
Winning at college these days is almost as tough as winning at professional golf. In golf, a very small difference in performance can have a...