In the latest episode of the Taming the High Cost of College Podcast, independent educational consultant Chuck Erickson joins Brad to talk about how to research colleges and how parents can help their student find the right school for their future. Join Brad and Chuck to learn how to get started, the best tools you can use, whether you should trust college rankings, and much more. Listen Now…
THCC Episode 122 – Choosing a College Major
In the latest episode of the Taming the High Cost of College Podcast, independent educational consultant Chuck Erickson joins Brad to talk about choosing a college major and a career. Chuck and Brad share expert advice for parents in how to help your student evaluate majors and careers, the key questions you should ask, and what to do if your student is undecided. Listen Now…
THCC Episode 121 – Net Price of Colleges: The Real Story
The real cost of college is almost never the price you see on school websites. To know what college will really cost your family, you need to find out the net price of schools based on your income and after all grants and scholarships are subtracted from the price. In this episode, we talk about how net price is calculated and how to find out what the average family in your income bracket has really paid at individual colleges in all 50 U.S. states. Find Out More…
THCC Episode 120 – Finding a Good Fit School
There’s a better than 50% chance that a new college student will transfer or drop out of college if their school doesn’t fit their preferences. Here’s how parents and students can avoid this disaster by doing their research, finding a good fit school, and choosing the right college.
THCC Episode 119 – How to Make College Planning Easier by Working with Consultants
High school counselors often help students as part of the college planning process, but with a ratio of one counselor per 100 students, they’re limited in how much and how often they can help. This is why it’s important for parents to consider working with independent educational consultants. In this episode, we talk about working with consultants to make college planning easier, including how they can help, what you can expect, and why it’s so critical to start planning early. Read More…
Start Your College Financial Plan With These 5 Key Components
College financial planning ultimately comes down to figuring out how you’re going to pay for college. Typically this is the responsibility of parents.
There are five key parts to a good college financial plan.