First Generation Students; Wily Network; Financial Aid Refunds
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Admitted Student Events; Summer Programs; Qualifying for PSLF
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Many students with top choice colleges feel like they should attend a summer program at that college. We’ll talk about the pros and cons of that decision and share our bottom line on this. Listen Now
Test Optional and Public Unis; SAT Changes; FinAid Awareness
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Test optional policies driven by limited access to testing during the pandemic have made that part of the process more confusing, especially at colleges that rely heavily on grades and testing alone when making admissions decisions. Listen Now
Financial Fit; Supporting Your Recruited Athlete; UC Myths
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
We frequently—and strongly—suggest that families discuss what they can afford when it comes to college. But talking money can be challenging. We have advice to make “the talk” a bit easier. Listen Now
Encore 9th & 10th Grade: Curriculum, Extracurriculars, & Financial Tips
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This week’s show is all for the underclassmen, from mapping out a plan for your high school coursework to understanding the what and why of participating in extracurricular activities throughout your secondary school years. Listen Now
9th & 10th Grade: Curriculum, Extracurriculars, & Financial Tips
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
This week’s show is all for the underclassmen, from mapping out a plan for your high school coursework to understanding the what and why of participating in extracurricular activities throughout your secondary school years. Listen Now
Aid for Business Owners; Institutional Priorities; More Tests?
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Owning your own business can impact the financial aid process. Tune in to learn more about how that works. Listen Now
Liberal Arts Degrees; Real Estate and the Financial Aid Process
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Contemplating a liberal arts degree but concerned about how that will translate into your career? Listen Now
Negotiating Scholarships; Senioritis; Starting the College Essay
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Last week we talked about appealing your financial aid awards, and this week we’re covering how to negotiate for more scholarship money. Listen Now
What to Do if You re Deferred Admissions and College Finance QandA
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
You applied early in the hopes that you’d have some decisions before the end of the year, and you got…deferred. Listen Now
Engineering VS. Math Science Majors; Repay Student Loans Essays
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Students who excel in math and science are often pushed to consider engineering. Conversely, students who love science or math might be considering a degree in one of those disciplines, overlooking the possibilities available in engineering. Listen Now
'Packaging' Yourself; Extracurriculars; Financial Aid Eligibility
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While it’s important to use college applications as an opportunity to translate your accomplishments in the most impactful way, too much “packaging” can be problematic. Listen Now
Payment Plans; Myths: re UK Universities; Standardized Tests
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As the world becomes more global and a greater number of students look for college options farther from home, we’re seeing lots of interest in the UK university system. Listen Now
Summer Series: Internships; Your Finance and Admissions Questions
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This week in the Summer Program series: internships. Listen Now
Deferral Next Steps; Summer Programs; Controlling College Costs
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You were deferred. Wondering what to do next? Listen Now
Standing Out: Extracurriculars; FAFSA; Submitting Applications
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
You’re working on the FAFSA and you have questions. You’re in luck, because we have answers! Listen Now
Office Hours: Writing the Why This College Essay; Tools to Do You
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The Why This College Essay is one of the most important elements of any application that requires it. Tune in for tips on how to craft the best version possible. Listen Now
Office Hours: Starting the College Essay; Inside the Admissions Office
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Students about to start senior year will want to catch this week’s Office Hours, in which we discuss getting started on the college essay. Listen Now
Does Applying to More Highly Selective Schools Increase the Odds of Acceptance: Office Hours, Perils of Gaming the System: Understanding Loan Options
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Every year we read a handful of stories about students who are accepted to all eight Ivies and a few other highly selective schools AND hear about students who apply to all of the Ivies and get into none. Listen Now
Can an Average Student Get Into a Top-Tier School? Options if You Can't Pay the Spring College Bill- Office Hours: Avoiding the Rumor Mill: Our 100th Show!
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We answer a lot of listener questions on the show, and one that we get asked fairly frequently is “Can an average student get into a top-tier school?” Tune in to find out. We’re also looking at options for families who find themselves without the money to pay for their spring college bills. And in Office Hours, we’ll discuss the rumor mill, including how to recognize a rumor and separate fact from fiction. Listen Now
School's In Application Workshop: My Applications are Submitted-Now What? Listener Questions
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
It can be tempting to take an extended break once you finally submit your last application. Guess what? Not a great idea! We’ll offer some advice about what not to do now that apps are in, and how to best approach the remainder of senior year. We’ll also be answering your college admissions and finance questions. Listen Now
School's In Application Workshop: Supplements for Penn, Brown, Columbia, Harvard, and Cornell: Keeping Track of Your Student Loans
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
If you’ve taken out a new student loan every year or even every semester, keeping track of them can be a herculean task. Tune in for tips on how to best do this. Listen Now
School's Out Application Workshop; Paying for Multiple Kids in College: First Generation Students on College Campuses
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One of the scariest things about having more than one child close together is paying for all those diapers, but what happens when diapers turn into college tuition? Listen Now
School's Out Application Workshop: Applying for Scholarships, Learning to Live Like a College Student, Office Hours: Listener Questions
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Enjoy sushi on the weekends, a pricey gym membership, and shopping at the mall at least once or twice a week? Wondering how this will all fit into your budget when you get to college? Listen Now
College Access Programs, Including Row NY, and Finance Options for Low Income Students
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For many low income students, accessing college and paying for it can be a real issue. Join us as we discuss college access programs in general Listen Now
High School Plan for Future Doctors: Preparing to be Pre-Med
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Many of the students we meet with are already set on pursuing a pre-med track when they get to college, with the ultimate goal of attending med school. Listen Now
Will My Child Even Get Into College?: Admissions for B Students
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
If you follow admissions in the news, you might be under the assumption that all students earn As and get rejected from every college to which they apply. Listen Now
