College Admissions Q&A: Financial Fit, Merit Aid, GPA Myths, and Test Scores Explained
What does “financial fit” actually mean? Should your student take the SAT or ACT? Do weighted GPAs really matter? And how do merit scholarships actually work?
In this month’s College Admissions Grab Bag episode, host Matt Carpenter and co-host Peg Keough answer real questions submitted by families navigating the college process right now. From financial aid strategy to GPA confusion to choosing colleges without knowing a major, this episode is packed with practical advice families can use immediately.
In this episode, we cover:
🎓 What “financial fit” really means — and how to avoid colleges…
The skinny
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