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If you are the parent of a college bound high school student then this podcast is for you. Our goal is to give you the information you need to SAVE TIME, SAVE MONEY, and reduce stress in the college process.
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THCC Episode 186 – Procrastination in the College Application and Admissions Process (opens the original)
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Is procrastination holding back your student or family in the college application, admissions, or financial aid process? In this episode of the Taming the High Cost of College podcast, Brad Baldridge talks with Michelle McAnaney of The College Spy about why students and parents procrastinate, the psychology behind it, and strategies to keep the admissions and college planning process moving forward. Listen Now. The post THCC Episode 186 – Procrastination in the College Application and Admissions
THCC Episode 185 – The Common App and Applying for College (opens the original)
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If your student is applying to college, they’ll probably have to submit the Common App, which is an online application used by over 1,100 colleges and universities. In this podcast episode, Brad Baldridge talks with Michelle McAnaney of The College Spy about how the Common App works, what parents and students need to know, and strategies for application questions, essays, deadlines, and helping your student stay organized. Listen Now. The post THCC Episode 185 – The Common App and Applying for C
THCC Episode 184 – Estate Planning, Inheritance, and College Financial Aid (opens the original)
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Estate planning isn't just about passing on assets. It can also impact college financial aid. In this episode, Brad Baldridge and attorney John Koenig explain the basics of wills, trusts, probate, and inheritance, and share how families can avoid common mistakes that may reduce financial aid eligibility. Listen Now... The post THCC Episode 184 – Estate Planning, Inheritance, and College Financial Aid appeared first on Taming The High Cost of College .
THCC Episode 183 – Exploring International and Overseas College Options (opens the original)
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Is your student thinking about attending college abroad? Start with this crucial advice. In this podcast episode, college financial advisor Brad Baldridge and Cornelia Betschart-Fuertes of Global College Advisors discuss options for earning a degree internationally. Find out how options and costs compare, learn about admissions, degree recognition, language barriers, and cultural immersion, and learn what families should know before making the leap. Listen Now... The post THCC Episode 183 – Expl
THCC Episode 182 – Understanding Merit Aid, Scholarships and Budgeting for College (opens the original)
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College costs are rising, but merit aid can make a big difference . In this podcast episode, college financial advisor Brad Baldridge talks with Todd Weaver of Strategies for College about merit aid, including how families can find scholarships, how they can predict the amount of meri t aid they might receive , and how to build a realistic budget for college . Listen Now... The post THCC Episode 182 – Understanding Merit Aid, Scholarships and Budgeting for College appeared first on Taming The Hi
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