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Podcast: The College Prep Podcast
Episode: 612: How to Maximize College Scholarship Opportunities
Description: Paying for college can feel overwhelming, especially for families who do not qualify for need based financial aid. In this episode, Megan and Erin break down how merit based scholarships really work and how families can be more strategic about reducing the cost of college.
What We Cover in This Episode
• The difference between need based aid and merit based scholarships• Why income level does not disqualify students from scholarship opportunities• How families should think about affordability when building a college list• The importance of choosing schools that want your student academically or talen...