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پادکست ویدیویی
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43 قسمت
از سال 6 مارس 2025
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College affordability isn't just about price. Families should also ask how a school helps students turn that investment into career opportunities.  I talk with LaunchPoint Talent co-founders Stephanie Turner and Natalie Schoonover about career services, recruiting cycles, and helping students stan…

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Applying early sounds like a smart move. You hear about students getting accepted sooner, and it’s tempting to think an early application might come with a better financial aid package, too. But those are two different questions.  In this episode, I’m breaking down Early Decision, Early Action, Re…
What Extracurriculars Actually Matter for College?  Extracurriculars can strengthen a college application, but more isn’t always better. Colleges want genuine involvement and impact—not a long list of clubs a student barely joined.  In this episode, I talk with independent educational consultant …
College financial planning is about more than filling out the FAFSA and hoping for a good aid offer. Before families start comparing schools, I want them to know three numbers: what they can afford, what they’re willing to pay, and what the college thinks they can afford.  In this episode, I expla…
College funding looks different for every household. Some parents want to save toward a specific target, some want to have something available without overcommitting, and others are trying to balance multiple children's college planning with retirement, housing, and everyday life.   Today, I’m joi…
College pricing can be frustrating because the number a school publishes is rarely the whole story. The sticker price, or total cost of attendance, may include tuition, housing, food, fees, books, and transportation. But after financial aid, scholarships, and grants, a family’s actual net price can…
As college admissions become increasingly competitive, I see more families wonder what actually helps students stand out beyond strong grades and test scores. In this episode, I sit down with Elton Lin, CEO and founder of ILUMIN Education, to talk about the growing role of passion projects in the a…
One of the most important things to know when understanding college affordability is that not all financial aid formulas work the same. Two families with identical financials can receive very different aid packages depending on whether a school uses the FAFSA or the CSS Profile—and how that school …
College planning isn’t just about getting in or figuring out how to pay—it’s about understanding the long-term financial impact on your entire family. In this conversation, I sit down with financial professional and parent Brian Eyster to break down how college decisions affect not just today’s cas…
If you’re trying to navigate the FAFSA, the most important thing to understand is that this is a formula—not a strategy game. There aren’t shortcuts or “tricks” that dramatically change your financial aid outcome. What matters is knowing how income, assets, and family structure are actually evaluat…
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