
Episode 6: What Financial Fit Means — and Why It Matters More Than Rankings
When families talk about college lists, someone always says it — “He just wants to go somewhere prestigious.” And I get it. That word “prestigious”

When families talk about college lists, someone always says it — “He just wants to go somewhere prestigious.” And I get it. That word “prestigious”
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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