Making College Affordable Podcast

College financial aid season will be here again soon and to help you prepare, Jason has created a special episode about FSA ID's you definitely need to hear. Learn what the FSA ID is, how you can get one, and most importantly, how to use it to get through financial aid season more easily. This is a must listen for anyone planning to apply for financial aid!

Everybody likes an upgrade, right? Okay, so how do you get upgraded for college? It's through an often overlooked community known as the Honors College. In this episode, Jason shows you everything you need to know about Honors Colleges, including what they look for in potential students, what benefits they offer, and what students can expect as a member of a university's Honors community. If you've been looking for a way to get your kids a great college experience you can pay for without going broke, this could be just what you need to hear.

Having a strong SAT or ACT score greatly improves your student's chances for success with college admissions and scholarships at some of the best colleges in the country. And having the opportunity to study and make lifelong connections at the right college can forever change the course of a person's life. In this episode, Jason describes the 4 types of tutors and why it is critical that you consider getting help whenever possible to improve your child's chances of success in mastering the SAT and ACT.

Almost every college application these days requires at least one recommendation and it's usually from a counselor who, depending on your high school size, you may not know very well.

Before you get too discouraged that your counselor won't be able to give you a good recommendation because they're either overworked or unfamiliar with you personally (or both), check out Jason's recommendations on how to get a good recommendation from your counselor and others. Knowing these strategies will help you help them work through the clutter and get you the best, more glowing recommendations possible.

Just like with many other aspects of the college planning process, the whole SAT and ACT test requirement is a bit of a game. You have to understand the rules to the game in order to play well, and knowing which scores to report and whether to report any scores at all could make all the difference in getting accepted or winning a big scholarship. In this episode, Jason shares his insights on how to beat the colleges at their own game and get the best results possible with your SAT and ACT scores.

Essays are one of the most important ways students can share the details of who they are with colleges. The key to being successful is to prepare in advance so you can take full advantage of this opportunity to impress the colleges, but surprisingly, most people don't take the time needed to make this first impression really count. In this episode, Jason shows you how to avoid making critical essay mistakes and highlights ten proven areas where you can improve your results.

Why is it that people think you can't negotiate the price of college? What places a university above all other businesses and financial transactions and makes negotiations off-limits with them? The answer is – nothing. College prices are negotiable just like anything else, but if you don't know that, you'll likely take whatever they offer and potentially leave a lot of money on the table because you didn't know any better. Listen in as Jason shares his proven strategies for increasing financial aid awards and for knowing how to lower your college bill simply by asking the colleges for more money.

A good story is unforgettable and because of that, we're hardwired to remember stories. What do stories have to do with college applications? Well, the application itself is basically an invitation for you to share your story with the college. It's like submitting an entry for a storytelling contest that can influence the rest of your life.

Listen as Jason shares proven strategies on how to tell your story like a pro. If you want to learn how to use your story to your advantage, this episode is for you!

Applying Early Action can give you a distinct advantage in the college application process. An Early Decision application, if you've prepare for it properly, can also boost your chances of success with the #1 college on your list.

In this episode, Jason shares insights on how to use both effectively and helps you determine which one is better in your individual situation. Ready to learn another insider secret on how to make college more affordable? Good! You've come to the right place.

Winning at college these days is almost as tough as winning at professional golf. In golf, a very small difference in performance can have a HUGE result on the outcome. And, when planning for college, every little edge you can find can work to your advantage. Even a 2% or 3% difference can make ALL the difference in your reaching your goals!

In this episode, Jason shows you more about how to gain the kind of advantage that will help set you apart from the pack. Even the best of the best can use this strategy to improve their results, so listen now to learn what it is...