The College Essay Guy Podcast: A Practical Guide to College Admissions
121: Which Schools Are the Most Generous With Financial Aid? (US Version)
Dec 4, 2017
They discuss myths about financial planning for college, the biggest problem with financial aid, and how to use a spreadsheet resource for choosing the right school. The episode also explores the speaker's transition from the film industry to college consulting, debunking misconceptions about paying for college and providing a chart to evaluate financial aid offerings. Additionally, they discuss the Common Data Set as a reliable source of information, creating an indispensable resource for comparing financial aid. The speakers share their recent reads and movies, and reflect on an inspiring podcast interview.
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- Parents should not fixate on a college's sticker price but focus on financial aid offered.
- Considering a college's average merit aid award and percentage of students receiving aid is crucial.
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Resource for College Financial Aid
This podcast episode introduces a spreadsheet resource that provides a list of over 400 colleges and their respective cost of attendance, percentage of financial need met, and percentage of students receiving merit aid. The resource aims to help families evaluate colleges based on their affordability and financial aid offerings.
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