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The Final Countdown to May 1: Making the Right College Decision

With the May 1 college decision deadline fast approaching, this episode breaks down exactly what families need to be doing right now to make the smartest possible choice—financially and academically.

Matt and Peg dive into real-world strategies for navigating this critical moment, including when (and if) it makes sense to put down multiple deposits, how to handle schools delaying financial aid appeal decisions, and why colleges don’t always have your financial best interest in mind.

They also walk through what happens after you commit—covering timelines for bills, how to actually pay for…

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