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 […]
How Families Can Build a Smarter College List Without Overpaying for College
How Families Can Build a Smarter College List Without Overpaying For most families, the college search process starts backwards — students chase dream schools, rankings, and […]
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 […]
Think You’re Too Rich for Financial Aid? Here’s What to Do Next.
Too Rich for Financial Aid, Too Poor to Pay for College: What Families Need to Know If you’ve ever looked at a college bill and thought, […]
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 Families who rely on outdated advice […]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 […]
Major Student Loan Changes in 2026: What Families Need to Know Now
Major Student Loan Changes in 2026: What Families Need to Know Now The rules around paying for college are changing—and for many families, these updates could […]