As a guest on The College Financial Lady’s podcast, Ann Garcia and I had a great time discussing so many different aspects of the college admissions process. Families can easily be overwhelmed. Where does the student even start and when? I break this down into key steps. We also talked about the major components of the application from essays to teacher recommendations and how to manage them.

Of course, the right fit college should always be the goal and I offer suggestions for how to determine fit even when students can’t visit colleges. You will also hear my tips for merit scholarships and the strategies for and reasons behind applying under an early action or early decision plan. I hope that you enjoy the podcast!