COLLEGE!
COLLEGE!
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The Ultimate College Planning Podcast – What if we told you that when paying for college you don't have to lose your mind or your wallet?
College! is a must-listen podcast for students, families, and educators looking to navigate the complex world of financial aid, scholarships, student loans, and smart college planning—without the stress. Join Matt Carpenter, Co-Founder of CAP, and Peg Keough, Director of Education, as they deliver expert advice, insider tips, and the latest updates to help you navigate the college planning process.
🎙️ New episodes drop every Thursday—Subscribe now!
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The show focuses on the intricacies of college funding, financial aid strategies, and educational policy impacts, with episodes discussing current issues like student loan repayment, FAFSA changes, and family planning tactics to manage college expenses effectively.
Let’s give the college planning game an Ol’ College Try—together. New episodes every Thursday at 12PM ET.
Ol’ College Try is your go-to podcast for students, families, and educators ready to tackle the college planning process with confidence. Hosted by Matt Carpenter, Co-Founder of College Aid Pro, and Peg Keough, Director of Education, each episode breaks down the ins and outs of financial aid, scholarships, student loans, and smart college planning—without the overwhelm.
💡 Get expert insights, insider strategies, and the latest updates to make college more affordable and less stressful.
What happens when your student's college plans take an unexpected turn?
In this special parent spotlight episode, host Peg Keough sits down with College Aid Pro parent Michael Dodge to discuss his family's journey through the college admissions and financial aid process. From early dreams of engineering schools like MIT and Georgia Tech to discovering the perfect fit at Kenyon College, Michael shares the lessons, surprises, and emotional moments that shaped his son Tyler's college search.
🎓 In this episode, we cover:
✅ Why finding the right college fit matters more than chasing rankings
✍️ How Tyler's plans shifted from engineering to creative writing—and how his parents adapted
🏫 The importance of looking beyond well-known colleges
📋 How building a balanced college list can reduce stress and improve outcomes
💰 What families should know about financial aid projections and award letters
📈 How a successful financial aid appeal reduced costs by more than $24,000 per year
📝 Why essays and supplemental applications are often the most challenging part of the process
👨👩👦 Advice for parents navigating admissions, financial aid, and college decisions for the first time
💡 Key Takeaway: The best college isn't always the most famous one—it's the place where your student will thrive academically, socially, and financially. Michael's story is a powerful reminder that the right fit often comes from keeping an open mind, trusting the process, and looking beyond the schools everyone already knows.
🎵 This episode's song pick:Two of Us by The Beatles, chosen by Michael as a meaningful father-son anthem that perfectly reflects the journey he and Tyler have shared together.
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