The College Pricing Playbook: How to Understand Tuition Discounts, Yield Strategies, and More

The College Pricing Playbook: How to Understand Tuition Discounts, Yield Strategies, and More As families across the U.S. gear up for college decisions, few realize they’re […]
Ways to Pay for College: 5 Types of Merit-Based Scholarships

Merit scholarships can be one of the best ways to pay for college, especially if your family will not qualify for need-based aid. It is important […]
Explore MyCAP 2.0’s College Search Engine: Find Your Best College Matches with One Click

Explore MyCAP 2.0’s College Search Engine: Find Your Best College Matches with One Click – Academics & Affordability Combined Discovering the Perfect College Just Got Easier […]
MyCAP 2.0 New College Details Page: Scholarships, Financial Aid, Costs & Affordability Explained

MyCAP 2.0 New College Details Page: Scholarships, Financial Aid, Costs & Affordability Explained MyCAP 2.0: A Smarter College Planning Tool We’re excited to introduce the all-new […]
Introducing MyCAP 2.0!

Introducing MyCAP 2.0! Hello CAP Community! It was just about 3.5 years ago that we launched the first iteration of our direct-to-consumer (D2C) MyCAP platform. Since […]
The Truth About College Pricing: Eye-Opening Insights Every Parent Needs to Know

You know that feeling when you’re shopping for something big—like a car or a house—and the price just doesn’t add up? That’s what college pricing often […]
Unlocking Merit Scholarships with MyCAP

Hi, I’m Matt Carpenter, co-founder of College Aid Pro. After working with thousands of families, I can tell you this—college planning feels like a full-time job, […]
What is A Financial Safety School? Should You Have at Least One on Your College List?

A “financial safety” school is a college that you know your family can afford. It is always a good idea to have your student put at […]
Weighted and Unweighted GPAs – Let’s Clarify Their Impact on Merit Money

Merit Scholarships: How do Colleges look at Weighted and Unweighted GPAs? Merit scholarships are a great way to get school either fully or mostly covered, meaning […]
Senioritis – Is it Really A Big Deal?

Senioritis. Parents across the country have heard of it. High school teachers dread it. It’s a phenomenon that seems all too common among 12th graders who […]