Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTrends in Merit and Financial Aid Packages; Listener Questions
In previous shows we've covered how to negotiate for more merit money and appeal financial aid packages. We thought it might be interesting to look a…
7 years, 5 months ago
No Acceptances?; Financially Smart Lists; Third Culture Kids
Students with no acceptances will want to tune in to this week's show, in which we will help you best handle an admissions season gone awry and offer…
7 years, 5 months ago
Waitlisted? What to do and recent trends; Summer jobs and savings
In the world of college admissions, nothing may be more frustrating than the waitlist offer. "Thanks so much for applying. I know you were expecting …
7 years, 6 months ago
Applying Out of State. Choosing a College. College and Retirement
Devastated about not getting into your dream school? There's no doubt this is a tough time, but you can't abandon college just because your top choic…
7 years, 6 months ago
College Admissions Scandal: What Happened and What Can You Do Now?
We interrupted our regularly scheduled programming to focus an entire episode on the scandal rocking the admissions world involving wealthy parents, …
7 years, 6 months ago
UC A-G Requirements; How Much to Borrow; Starting a College List
Last episode we talked about how and when to arrange college financing, and this week we're tackling the bigger question of how much is too much to b…
7 years, 6 months ago
Admitted Student Events; College Consultants; College Financing
Graduating seniors and their families have one more college decision looming: whether or not to spend more money to visit college campuses where the …
7 years, 6 months ago
How Many APs Do I Need?; Accepted Student Days; Visiting Colleges
Ever wonder how many AP courses colleges want to see—or if colleges even do expect to see them? Tune in to our segment on course selection for answer…
7 years, 7 months ago
Is Dual Enrollment Always a Good Idea? Plus Listener Questions
Some high schools and colleges offer a unique way to earn college credit prior to graduation through dual-enrollment coursework. Learn more about thi…
7 years, 7 months ago
Negotiating Scholarships; Senioritis; Starting the College Essay
Last week we talked about appealing your financial aid awards, and this week we're covering how to negotiate for more scholarship money. If you didn'…
7 years, 7 months ago