
Episode 5: FAFSA, CSS, Merit Aid & Scholarships 101: The Money Talk You Can’t Skip
When my oldest started applying to college, I swore I’d be fine. I’d helped hundreds of families through FAFSA season — how hard could it

When my oldest started applying to college, I swore I’d be fine. I’d helped hundreds of families through FAFSA season — how hard could it
High school counselor and self-proclaimed “helicopter mom” to two eye-rolling teenage boys. With over a decade of experience herding cats (ahem, working with students).
My mission? To transform the college admissions process from a stress-inducing nightmare into a family bonding adventure.
Plan the perfect high school schedule — and make sure your teen’s courses open doors to their dream college.
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