Shift - College admissions in a changing world

What really matters beyond the college brochure? Howard Freedman, founder of Financial Aid Consulting, has been helping applicants get financial aid for over 20 years. In this episode, Howard shares his insights on what to look for during campus tours, how to approach the right people, and how to make an informed decision when choosing a college. https://www.financialaidconsulting.com/ https://www.facebook.com/makingcollegehappen https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-freedman-3b2581123/ Achievable has ACT, SAT and CLT prep courses that use advanced adaptive learning to target weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/?utm_source=podcast to try any course for free.

Test-optional doesn’t mean test-irrelevant. Eric Rath is the founder of Rath Tutoring and an experienced educator and test preparation expert. For over two decades, Eric has helped students strengthen their academic skills, build confidence, and develop effective strategies for standardized tests and college admissions. In this episode, Eric discusses the relevance of college admissions tests in today's landscape and offers tips for parents and students to achieve their college goals. https://www.rathtutoring.com/ Achievable has ACT, SAT and CLT prep courses that use advanced adaptive learning to target weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/?utm_source=podcast to try any course for free.

Do you know your teenager as well as you think? Danny Ruderman has been a college counselor for over 25 years, helping thousands of students around the world get into top colleges. He is the author of The Ultimate College Acceptance System and his new book, Harvard Doesn't Care About You, Mom. In this episode, Danny talks about what teens tell him that they aren't telling their parents, including pressure from school courses, nerves about leaving home, and unlikely motivations that help them reach their goals. https://dannyruderman.com/ https://dannyruderman.com/book Achievable has ACT, SAT and CLT prep courses that use advanced adaptive learning to target weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/?utm_source=podcast to try any course for free.

What should you actually be thinking about when choosing colleges? Steph Shyu is the founder of Admitsee, a crowdsourced database of college applications, including college applications, essays, and reviews from thousands of students. In this episode, Steph walks us through the hidden factors that students and parents should be aware of when thinking of colleges, including campus culture, counseling resources, dorm life, and peer support. Achievable has ACT, SAT and CLT prep courses that use advanced adaptive learning to target weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/?utm_source=podcast to try any course for free.

What if the financial decisions you make to pay for college are actually making college more expensive? Lance Morgan is the founder of Scholarship House, a best-selling author, and a Certified Financial Educator with more than 20 years of experience helping families navigate the rising cost of college. In this episode, Lance walks through how families should save for college, avoid expensive mistakes, and negotiate sticker-price tuition. https://scholarshiphouse.com/home-404164?am_id=youtube https://collegefundingsecrets.com/ Achievable has ACT, SAT and CLT prep courses that use advanced adaptive learning to target weak areas and boost your score - visit https://achievable.me/?utm_source=podcast to try any course for free.