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June 26, 2025

The Hidden Costs of Choosing the Wrong College

Mike Dusombre Blog 4-year graduation, academic fit, avoid student loan debt, better college decisions, choosing the right college, college affordability, college cost planning, college fit factors, college research, college retention rates, college selection mistakes, college success predictors, college transfer risk, cost of wrong college, degree completion strategy, Diversified College Planning, dropout rates, education investment, financial aid strategy, financial fit, graduation rate impact, long-term college costs, net price comparison, postsecondary planning, ROI of education, school selection help, school support systems, smart college list, student engagement, transferring schools

Picking the wrong college doesn’t just impact academics—it can derail your finances and delay graduation. Learn what to avoid and how to choose wisely.

June 26, 2025

How Junior Families Can Still Maximize Aid—Even If They’re Behind

Jarad Stolz Blog 11th grade college checklist, catch up college planning, college admissions tips, college affordability, college aid strategy, college application deadlines, college funding mistakes, college list building, CSS Profile tips, Diversified College Planning, FAFSA strategy, financial aid for juniors, financial aid help, high school juniors college tips, how to get more aid, junior year college planning, junior year deadlines, junior year FAFSA, last-minute college planning, maximize merit aid, merit scholarships, need-based aid, net price calculator, planning for college, preparing for college late, private college aid, smart college list, student aid planning, summer before senior year strategy, understanding EFC

It’s not too late for high school juniors to build a strong college funding strategy. Here’s how to catch up and maximize financial aid.

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