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Feeling Overwhelmed by the College Planning Process?

You're in the right place.  Join us for our FREE College Planning Bootcamp where we’ll show you:

  • How to find the colleges offering the most scholarships and financial aid

  • Simple strategies to maximize grants—even if you don’t think you qualify

  • How to finalize your best-fit college list with confidence

  • Tips to master the Common App and write a standout essay

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📣 Bootcamp Bonus Giveaway:

Everyone who registers will receive our 'College Planning Checklist' and the recordings from both Bootcamp sessions!


Bootcamp Details

Join us for one hour each day and gain actionable strategies to optimize your admissions process, maximize financial aid and scholarships, and confidently navigate the entire college planning journey.

🗓️ Date: August 20 & 21 

🕰️ Time: 12 PM ET / 9 AM PT

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Session 1: Everything You Need to Know About Financial Aid & Scholarships

✅ What colleges will offer you the most in scholarships and financial aid
✅ How to Maximize Grants for College
✅ Think You’re Not Eligible? Learn how to get discounts anyway.

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Session 2: Finalize Your College List & Tips to Craft a Winning Essay

✅ What your student should be doing TODAY
✅ Step-by-step process for building your college list
✅ How to match admissions and financial fit
✅ Getting ahead of the common app and essay

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents of High Schoolers Interested In Saving time, stress, and money in the college process.

💰 Families Looking to Maximize Financial Aid & Scholarships.

😕 Anyone Overwhelmed by College Planning.

💸 Parents Concerned About College Costs.

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Matt Carpenter

Matt began his college planning career in 2005 after realizing the mistakes he and his parents made with admissions and financial aid. As Co-founder of College Aid Pro, he helps families avoid these mistakes and find affordable college paths. Recognized as a leading authority in college funding, Matt has guided thousands of families.

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Peg Keough

Peg Keough is a college financial planner specializing in helping parents with college-bound high school kids. She guides families in creating a proactive, comprehensive college funding plan to maximize financial aid and discounts. With a background in financial planning and investments, along with personal experience, Peg is a recognized thought leader and speaker. She holds degrees from Cornell University and Indiana University.

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JP Schmidt

J.P. is a former financial aid director at USC who traveled nationwide to help families navigate college costs. Since 2001, he has helped thousands secure more financial aid. J.P. also guides students in selecting the right colleges, developing a winning admissions strategy, and filing for scholarships. He stays connected with admissions personnel nationwide to provide holistic support for families.

 

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Joe Korfmacher

Joe Korfmacher has spent 15 years helping families navigate the college admissions process with less stress and more confidence. He spent 10 years working in private high schools, including seven years as the Director of College Counseling at a top-tier private school in Manhattan. In addition to his work in schools, Joe launched and ran his own college application bootcamps in Manhattan for five years, helping rising seniors jump-start the process and stand out. His hands-on workshops combined strategy, structure, and plenty of real-world advice—giving students a major advantage when application season kicked into high gear.

 

Register for August 20 & 21 at 12 PM ET / 9 AM PT

Space is limited, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to save time, reduce stress, and eliminate student loans while maximizing your college planning.