
Merit Aid 101: How to Find Colleges That Will Actually Pay Your Student to Attend
Every year, I watch families build college lists based on rankings, campus tours, and gut feelings. And then April rolls around, the financial aid packages

Every year, I watch families build college lists based on rankings, campus tours, and gut feelings. And then April rolls around, the financial aid packages
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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