Most families build a college list based on rankings and reputation.
But your college list is one of the biggest factors in how much you’ll actually pay.
This program helps you choose colleges that fit your student and your budget—before applications are submitted.
Two colleges that look very similar can have a $20,000–$40,000 per year difference in cost.
Over four years, that’s up to $160,000+.
Without a strategy, many families end up with:
Schools they love but can’t afford
Financial aid offers that don’t work
Student loans they didn’t plan for
✔ Identify colleges that are financially realistic
✔ Understand how financial aid works at different schools
✔ Build a balanced, strategic college list
✔ Create real options when decisions come in
A clear, personalized college list
Estimated costs for each school
A strategy to maximize aid and reduce loans
Parents of 10th–11th grade students
Families who want to plan ahead (not react later)
Especially helpful for divorced or separated parents navigating two households
A family came to me with a strong college list (on paper).
But when we reviewed the financial side, every school required significant student loans.
We made a few strategic changes.
Their student still had great options…and they were able to move forward without taking on student loans.
Most families:
Build a list based on name recognition
Don’t fully understand how aid works
Realize too late what schools actually cost
This program helps you avoid that.
$189
One small investment now can save you tens of thousands later.
I help parents make smart, strategic decisions about paying for college so they can reduce stress and avoid costly mistakes.
I also specialize in working with families navigating separation and divorce, helping parents plan across two households without added conflict.