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 […]
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 Families who rely on outdated advice […]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 […]
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 […]
The Prior-Prior Year Rule: The Financial Aid Strategy Most Families Don’t Know

The Prior-Prior Year Rule: The Financial Aid Strategy Most Families Don’t Know When it comes to paying for college, most families assume financial aid is based […]
Top College Financial Aid Questions Parents Are Asking in 2026 (SAI, Loans, Waitlists & More)

Top College Financial Aid Questions Parents Are Asking in 2026 (SAI, Loans, Waitlists & More) While Co-Founder, Matt Carpenter, was digging out from the Blizzard of […]
College Application Advice from High School Counselors | What Matters Most

High School Counselors’ Best College Application Advice for Students and Parents The college application process can feel overwhelming—for students trying to stand out and for parents […]
The Real Cost of College: FAFSA, CSS Profile, and the Questions Every Family Should Be Asking

The Real Cost of College: FAFSA, CSS Profile, and the Questions Every Family Should Be Asking College costs feel overwhelming right now—and families are asking smarter, […]