From MIT Dreams to Kenyon College: One Dad’s Real Story of Navigating College Admissions and Financial Aid

From MIT Dreams to Kenyon College: One Dad’s Real Story of Navigating College Admissions and Financial Aid What happens when your son visits MIT on the […]
SAT vs. ACT: What Every College-Bound Family Needs to Know About Test Scores

SAT vs. ACT: What Every College-Bound Family Needs to Know About Test Scores ⚠ Breaking FAFSA Update: The Department of Education just rolled out a major […]
College Planning FAQ: Financial Fit, Test Scores, GPAs, Majors & Merit Aid Explained

College Planning FAQ: Financial Fit, Test Scores, GPAs, Majors & Merit Aid Explained Every month, families tuning in to the Ol’ College Try Podcast send in […]
College Visits 101: When to Go, What to Ask, and How to Avoid Costly Mistakes

College Visits 101: When to Go, What to Ask, and How to Avoid Costly Mistakes College visits can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re juggling a […]
How Colleges Evaluate Applications: What Families Need to Know

How Colleges Evaluate Applications: What Families Need to Know Applying to college can feel overwhelming — especially when admissions decisions seem unpredictable. One student gets accepted […]
College Waitlist Explained: What It Means, Your Chances & What to Do Before May 1

College Waitlist Explained: What It Means, Your Chances & What to Do Before May 1 If your student was waitlisted, you’re probably feeling stuck in limbo. […]
The May 1 College Decision Deadline: Smart Strategies to Choose the Right School and Pay for It

The May 1 College Decision Deadline: Smart Strategies to Choose the Right School and Pay for It As the May 1 college decision deadline approaches, families […]
College Admissions Process Tips: What It Really Takes to Get Into College Today

College Admissions Process Tips: What It Really Takes to Get Into College Today The college admissions process has changed—a lot. Families who rely on outdated advice […]
Loans, Financial Aid Myths & the Middle-Class Squeeze: What Families Need to Know

Loans, Financial Aid Myths & the Middle-Class Squeeze: What Families Need to Know If paying for college feels overwhelming, you’re not alone—and you’re not wrong. For […]
What It’s Really Like at Stanford: A Former Teacher’s Perspective on Elite Colleges and College Fit

What It’s Really Like at Stanford: A Former Teacher’s Perspective on Elite Colleges and College Fit When families think about elite colleges, names like Stanford often […]