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Let’s give the college planning game an Ol’ College Try—together. New episodes every Thursday at 12PM ET. Ol’ College Try is your go-to podcast for students, families, and educators ready to tackle the college planning process with confidence. Hosted by Matt Carpenter, Co-Founder of College Aid Pro, and Peg Keough, Director of Education, each episode breaks down the ins and outs of financial aid, scholarships, student loans, and smart college planning—without the overwhelm. 💡 Get expert insights, insider strategies, and the latest updates to make college more affordable and less stressful.Matt and Peg's College Planning Podcast
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  • Sorority Rush & Greek Life: What Parents Need to Know About Recruitment, Rejection & Finding Your Fit

    Sorority Rush & Greek Life: What Parents Need to Know About Recruitment, Rejection & Finding Your Fit
    Oct 15 2026
    Sorority recruitment isn't what it used to be. Between TikTok's #RushTok, competitive applications, recommendation letters, and carefully curated social media profiles, joining Greek life has become a much bigger process than many parents realize.But what happens when your student doesn't get into the sorority they wanted? And how can parents help their daughters navigate the pressure to fit in without losing sight of who they really are?In this episode of Old College Try, Peg Keough welcomes back Suzanne Hanna, founder of Suzanne Hanna Consulting, to explore the realities of modern sorority recruitment and the emotional challenges that can come with it.From understanding how recruitment works to managing rejection, building confidence, and recognizing the value of authentic friendships, Peg and Suzanne discuss what families should know about Greek life before their student steps onto campus.Tell us more about you and topics you would like us to speak on! Fill out this survey!In this episode, we cover:🎓 How sorority recruitment has changed over the years—and why it's more competitive than many parents realize📱 How TikTok's #RushTok and social media are influencing students' college decisions and expectations about Greek life🏛️ Why some students are choosing colleges based on their sororities and Greek life communities📝 What goes into a modern sorority recruitment application, including resumes, transcripts, recommendation letters, and introduction videos📚 Why academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and community service can play a role in recruitment👩‍👧 How involved parents should be in helping their daughters prepare for sorority recruitment📅 The differences between fall and spring recruitment—and why timing can affect the experience🧠 Why learning to handle rejection and uncomfortable situations is an important part of growing up🌱 How parents can encourage students to work through challenges rather than immediately walking away when things get difficult🏫 Why Greek life isn't the only way to find community, friendships, and a sense of belonging on campusKey Takeaway: Sorority recruitment can offer incredible opportunities for friendship, leadership, personal growth, and community—but it can also bring intense pressure, comparison, and rejection.The most important thing students can do is stay true to who they are. Getting into the most popular sorority doesn't guarantee happiness, and being rejected by a chapter doesn't determine a student's worth or their ability to find meaningful friendships in college.For parents, the goal isn't to eliminate every uncomfortable experience. It's to help students build the confidence and resilience to navigate those experiences, learn from them, and keep moving forward.And remember, Greek life is just one part of the college experience. There are countless ways for students to find their people, build connections, and create a college experience that feels right for them.🎵 Song of the Week: Put the Message in the Box by World Party🎧 Listen to our full podcast playlist here:https://hubs.li/Q03kvxZn0📚 Resources & Links🔢 Understand your college costs for FREE→ Create your MyCAP Account: https://hubs.li/Q03PTJ_x0📄 Download the Student Loan Fact Sheet→ https://hubs.li/Q04cmnWD0💰 Get 15% OFF sitewide with code COLLEGETRY15→ https://shop.collegeaidpro.com/📱 Follow College Aid Pro:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeAidProInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegeaidproTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@collegeaidproLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-aid-pro🌐 Learn more about College Aid Pro:https://collegeaidpro.com
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    55 min
  • Early Decision vs. Early Action: When Should Your Student Apply to College?

    Early Decision vs. Early Action: When Should Your Student Apply to College?
    Oct 8 2026
    Early Decision, Early Action, Regular Decision, Rolling Admission—what do all of these college application options actually mean? And could the deadline your student chooses affect not only their chances of admission, but also how much scholarship and financial aid money they receive?In this episode of Ol' College Try, Peg Keough sits down with CAP expert Melissa Mieyr to break down the different ways students can apply to college and what families should consider before choosing an application strategy.From the financial risks of binding Early Decision to scholarship priority deadlines that may come before a college's regular application deadline, Peg and Melissa explain why families need to look beyond simply getting the application submitted on time.Tell us more about you! Fill out this survey: ⁠Ol' College Try SurveyIn this episode, we cover:🎓 The differences between Early Decision, Early Action, Regular Decision, and Rolling Admission🔒 Why Early Decision is binding—and what students and parents are agreeing to when they apply ED📅 The difference between ED1 and ED2 and how the timing can affect your application strategy💰 Why families need to understand whether an Early Decision school is affordable before submitting the application⚠️ Why applying ED without understanding the potential financial aid package can put families in a difficult position💵 How Early Action and priority scholarship deadlines can be tied to merit scholarship opportunities🚫 What Restricted Early Action and Single-Choice Early Action mean—and why families need to carefully read each college's rules🏆 How waiting until Regular Decision could potentially mean missing out on scholarship opportunities🔄 The difference between Rolling Admission and Rolling Decisions🪑 Why waiting too long at a rolling admission school could mean fewer available spots—or less scholarship money📬 Why students shouldn't wait until 11:59 PM on deadline day to submit their applications🖥️ Why checking each college's student portal is critical for making sure transcripts, recommendations, test scores, and other materials have actually been received📝 Why application materials don't always arrive at the college as one complete package🗓️ Why families should start researching deadlines after junior year and work backward to build an application plan😌 How getting applications done earlier can reduce stress and let students actually enjoy their senior-year holiday seasonKey Takeaway: Your student's college application deadline isn't just about admissions. The way—and timing—in which they apply can also affect scholarship opportunities, financial aid, and your family's ability to compare college costs.Before choosing Early Decision, make sure the college works academically, personally, and financially. For other schools, don't assume the published Regular Decision deadline is the only date that matters. Research Early Action and priority scholarship deadlines, understand every school's individual requirements, and aim to submit early enough to leave time to catch and correct any problems.The earlier families understand these deadlines, the easier it becomes to break the application process into manageable pieces instead of scrambling at the last minute.🎵 Song of the Week: Aid Maze by Joe Smith🎧 Listen to our full podcast playlist here:https://hubs.li/Q03kvxZn0📚 Resources & Links🔢 Understand your college costs for FREE→ Create your MyCAP Account: https://hubs.li/Q03PTJ_x0📄 Download the Student Loan Fact Sheet→ https://hubs.li/Q04cmnWD0💰 Get 15% OFF sitewide with code COLLEGETRY15→ https://shop.collegeaidpro.com/📱 Follow College Aid Pro:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeAidProInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegeaidproTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@collegeaidproLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-aid-pro🌐 Learn more about College Aid Pro:https://collegeaidpro.com
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    38 min
  • CSS Profile Deep Dive: What Parents Need to Know Before They Submit

    CSS Profile Deep Dive: What Parents Need to Know Before They Submit
    Sep 1 2026
    The CSS Profile is officially live—but what exactly is it, who needs to complete it, and why can it have such a major impact on what your family pays for college?In this episode of Old College Try, Peg Keough goes solo for a deep dive into the CSS Profile, the second financial aid form required by roughly 250 colleges and universities. Unlike the FAFSA, the CSS Profile takes a much deeper look at your family's finances—and individual colleges can use that information differently when determining your eligibility for institutional financial aid.Peg breaks down the biggest differences between the FAFSA and CSS Profile, the financial situations families need to pay especially close attention to, and some of CAP's best practices for avoiding mistakes before you hit submit.Tell us more about you! Fill out this survey: Ol' College Try SurveyIn this episode, we cover:📋 What the CSS Profile is—and why some colleges require both the FAFSA and CSS Profile🏫 How to determine whether the colleges on your student's list require the CSS Profile🔢 The difference between your federal SAI and the institutional SAI calculated by CSS Profile schools🔍 Why the CSS Profile is more detailed and invasive than the FAFSA👨‍👩‍👧 How the CSS Profile works differently for divorced and separated parents👥 Why both the custodial and non-custodial parent may need to provide financial information📝 When a non-custodial parent waiver may be appropriate🏠 Why your primary home equity isn't included on the FAFSA—but may be considered by CSS Profile schools💼 What business owners need to know about reporting the value of a family-owned business👯 Why having multiple children in college can still benefit families at many CSS Profile schools🔐 How to access the CSS Profile using your student's College Board credentials💰 Why retirement accounts should not be included with your regular investments⚠️ The CSS Profile question asking how much parents plan to contribute—and why families should answer it carefully📣 How CAP approaches the Special Circumstances section and why Peg recommends thinking strategically about when to share changes in your financial situation🎓 How parent-owned and grandparent-owned 529 plans should be treated differently📄 Why some CSS Profile questions are required while others may be optional🧾 Why families should be prepared to provide tax returns, W-2s, and other financial documents after submitting💡 The three rules Peg recommends remembering when completing financial aid forms: be honest, don't overshare, and don't overestimateKey Takeaway: The CSS Profile isn't just a longer FAFSA. It can look at parts of your financial life that the FAFSA doesn't—including home equity, business value, and, in many divorced families, the finances of both biological parents. At the same time, it can create important planning opportunities, particularly for families with multiple children in college or unique financial circumstances.Before submitting, understand how the schools on your student's list use the CSS Profile, know your expected SAI, pay close attention to each school's priority financial aid deadline, and make sure you're reporting your family's information accurately without unnecessarily overestimating or oversharing.🎵 Song of the Week: Allison Road by Gin Blossoms🎧 Listen to our full podcast playlist here:https://hubs.li/Q03kvxZn0📚 Resources & Links🔢 Understand your college costs for FREE→ Create your MyCAP Account: https://hubs.li/Q03PTJ_x0📄 Download the Student Loan Fact Sheet→ https://hubs.li/Q04cmnWD0💰 Get 15% OFF sitewide with code COLLEGETRY15→ https://shop.collegeaidpro.com/📱 Follow College Aid Pro:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeAidProInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegeaidproTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@collegeaidproLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-aid-pro🌐 Learn more about College Aid Pro:https://collegeaidpro.com
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    39 min
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