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Podcast: The College Prep Podcast
Episode: 571: Planning for College in Uncertain Times: How Current Headlines Affect College Choice
Description: Between economic uncertainty, political shifts, and institutional changes, students and families planning for college in 2025 are facing new pressures—and many old ones that have become more urgent.
In this episode, we explore how current events are directly impacting college-bound students, from FAFSA delays to program cuts and campus climate concerns. While many of the strategies we recommend aren’t new, the stakes have changed. Being informed and proactive is more important than ever.
Here’s what we cover:
• The importance of FAFSA and financial aid planning in an uncertain job market
• Why...