Homeschool College Admissions: What Parents Need to Know
Homeschool College Admissions: What Parents Need to Know For families considering homeschooling through high school, one question tends to loom especially large: Will homeschooling make it […]
Your Financial Aid Questions Answered: Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized Loans, Credit Scores, College Budgets & More
Your Financial Aid Questions Answered: Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized Loans, Credit Scores, College Budgets & More Paying for college comes with a lot of questions, and sometimes […]
FAFSA 2027-28: Why Every Family Should File and What to Do Before October 1
FAFSA 2027-28: Why Every Family Should File and What to Do Before October 1 FAFSA season is almost here, and for families with a Class of […]
The First Semester of College: How Parents Can Help Their Student Thrive (Without Hovering)
The First Semester of College: How Parents Can Help Their Student Thrive (Without Hovering) The first semester of college is exciting but it’s also one of […]
Senior Year Isn’t Just Stressful. It’s a Massive Life Transition (Here’s How Parents Can Help)
Senior Year Isn’t Just Stressful. It’s a Massive Life Transition (Here’s How Parents Can Help) For many families, senior year feels like a whirlwind of college […]
Why Is College So Expensive? The Real Reasons Behind Rising Tuition and What Families Can Do About It
Why Is College So Expensive? The Real Reasons Behind Rising Tuition and What Families Can Do About It Every year, families ask the same question: Why […]
The Scholarship Question Every Parent Asks (And the Answer That Changes Everything)
The Scholarship Question Every Parent Asks (And the Answer That Changes Everything) ⚠️ Policy Update — Parent PLUS Loans Have Changed: Starting with the 2025–2026 academic […]
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 […]
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 […]