Writing your college essay can be an incredibly daunting task. It can be hard to know how to talk about yourself in a way that shares what you’ve accomplished without seeming like you’re bragging. Or you may struggle to find anything to talk about. After all, what makes you special? Whether you see yourself as […]
The College Checklist Podcast
The College Checklist Podcast is the show dedicated to guiding you through the complex world of college admissions. If you need help with college prep, college search, financial aid, scholarships, SAT & ACT and more, this podcast will be a great resource for you!
Your host, Lauren Gaggioli, interviews experts about college applications, financial aid, scholarships, career success, and more to empower you to take control of your family's college admissions process.
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Finding College Scholarships During A Pandemic
Throughout the years, I’ve noticed that many of the families I’ve worked with have focused exclusively on getting into college throughout high school. There’s a sense that you ought to know where you’re going and what it will cost before figuring out the financial side of the equation.Unfortunately, though, delaying thinking about paying for college […]
To Test or Not To Test
Today we’re going to dive into a question I’ve received so very many times over the last few months: Lauren, should we take the ACT or SAT this year?Gosh, I wish I could give a quick DO IT! or DON’T DO IT! answer, but – as with most things this year – the reality is […]
How Financial Aid Is Being Impacted By Coronavirus
When thinking about next steps for college admissions in the time of Coronavirus, something that is top of mind for so many families is the cost.Frankly, it should be top of mind any time we’re talking about college.There is a lot of need-based aid and merit-based aid that’s available, even in these challenging times. But, […]
The Impact of Coronavirus on College Admissions
Today’s episode is the first in our special series about how Coronavirus is impacting college admissions for the Class of 2021. In this episode, we’ll be exploring college admissions from the 50,000 foot view and talking through how you may be impacted if you’re applying to college in the fall of 2020. Listen Now Subscribe on […]
Welcome to the Special Coronavirus Edition of The College Checklist Podcast
After a 2 year hiatus, the College Checklist Podcast is back to help families navigate the college admissions process in the time of Coronavirus. If you’re curious about how the college admissions process is going to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, join myself and my wonderful guests as we explore how we’re helping our clients […]