In many ways, college financial aid can be even more complicated and anxiety-provoking than college admissions. Financial aid officer Matt joins Hannah and Mark to provide a simple introduction to the four tenets of Yale’s financial aid program: need-blind admissions, need-based financial aid, holistic needs assessment, and a commitment to affordability. The ... Show More
Sep 16
Interview with Jimmy Hatch ’24, The Ivy League Insurgent
Hannah and Mark interview Jimmy Hatch, a recent Yale graduate and 26-year US military veteran who is the host of the new podcast, The Ivy League Insurgent. As a former Navy SEAL, Purple Heart recipient, and nonprofit founder, Jimmy became Yale’s oldest freshman at the age of 52. ... Show More
49m 23s
Dec 2023
414: A Crash Course in Paying for College & Common Affordability Myths
<p dir="ltr">On today's episode, Ethan is joined by Amanda Miller, who got her start in financial aid through the <a href= "https://collegeadvisingcorps.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">College Advising Corps</a> at Davidson College in 2014. A few thousand students, several ... Show More
56m 5s
Dec 2024
Can You Return Unused Financial Aid Money?
Financial aid consists of loans, scholarships, and grants that help cover the cost of college. Depending how much you need to pay for books, tuition, and housing, you may have some money leftover in your bursar’s account.What should you do with unused financial aid money? Should ... Show More
7m 49s
Oct 2023
460 | Preparing for the Cost of College | Brian Eufinger
<p>In this episode: financial aid, college planning, standardized tests, tests optional, need meeting, and preparation.</p> <p>This week we are re-joined by Brian Eufinger to discuss ways to best prepare your children for college admissions, navigating the new changes to FAFSA an ... Show More
59m 4s
Nov 2023
Tips for winning college scholarships
With the rising cost of college in the United States, you can’t sleep on scholarships. This week, Yanely Espinal chats with Youssef Hasweh, a scholarship wiz who got a full ride to University of Chicago, about finding the right scholarships for you, keeping those applications and ... Show More
15m 33s
Jan 2024
501: What Colleges Want (Part 1): A Deep Dive into the Factors Colleges Deem Important & State of College Admissions Report
<p><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Show Notes</span></strong></p> <p>On today's episode, Ethan sits down with David Hawkins, Chief Education and Policy Officer at National Association of College Admission Counselors (aka NACAC), and they get discuss, among other things: </ ... Show More
51m 41s
Feb 2025
212. Finance For College Students (Scholarships, Investing, Saving, AND Life Advice!) with Cherie Animashaun
College students or parents, friends of college students, if you're trying to graduate debt-free, or if you're trying to become financially literate, this is the episode for you! In this episode, I’m talking to teen activist and nonprofit founder, Cherie Animashaun, about all thi ... Show More
57m 22s
Mar 2024
505: What Colleges Want (Part 5): A Crash Course in the Supplemental Essays + Application with Ethan Sawyer (College Essay Guy)
<p>On this week's episode, Tom Campbell (CEG's Community Manager) sits down with Ethan Sawyer (College Essay Guy) for Part 5 in our What Colleges Want series to talk about some of the other written parts of the application—the activities list, additional information section, and ... Show More
50m 53s