College-Smart

10/25/2025

We know how crazy your schedules are, so to make it easier to attend, we will have two times to catch our presentation.
Sat. Nov. 1st 10:00am
Sun. Nov. 9th 4:00pm

Parents of high schoolers - Join College-Smart and Golden Path Solutions for a webinar to help you and your high school students understand available tools to help you pay for college.💵

“Tools to Pay for College: The FAFSA, Sponsorships, and More” will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, or 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9.

In this free, info-packed session, we’ll explore everything from understanding the FAFSA and what you need to know before you complete the application to applying for scholarships and other resources.

Learn more and register!🎉
https://goldenpath.net/college-smart-webinar-for-parents/

07/11/2025

Don't wait until senior year to plan for college! Take your College Practice Run today!
https://bit.ly/CollegePracticeRun

06/25/2025

You Asked, We Listened!
Due to popular demand, we're thrilled to announce that we now offer HOURLY consultations!

Looking for college planning advice tailored to your specific needs and questions? Whether you're looking for a little help figuring out how to pay for college using existing resources, finding scholarships, or guidance on how to ask schools for more financial aid, we are here to assist you.

If you want to be confident that you're making informed decisions about your students college, let us help!

Book your consultation today and take the first step towards a smarter college planning journey!

Click here to schedule a meeting:
https://calendly.com/collegesmart/1-hour-college-planning-session

Weekdays: $150/hour
Weekends: $175/hour
**We know you are incredibly busy with work and kids schedules. We will do our best to find a time that works.

03/10/2025

We are looking for more parents of 6th-11th graders to take our new, free online course "The College Practice Run". If you want to learn how to lower the cost of college, this is the best first step! It's under 45 minutes, and you will walk away with a ton of great information, and a free report tailored specifically for your family.

bit.ly/CollegePracticeRun

Empower yourself with our comprehensive college planning course designed for parents of 6th through 11th grade students, and reduce the cost of a college education.

02/24/2025

🎓 Don't Wait Until Senior Year to Start Planning! 🎓
Hey parents of 6th to 11th graders, feeling the pressure of college costs? Don't make the mistake of waiting until senior year to start planning, like most families do. You're not alone, and there's a smarter way to tackle it! 🌟

Check out the FREE College Practice Run – it's the essential first step to saving thousands on college.

This isn't just another course; it's a fresh, unique approach to planning for college that helps you pay less, rather than telling you to save more. Learn how to navigate the financial process, avoid unnecessary debt, and choose schools based on real costs, specific to you, not just sticker prices. 💡

This is a must-have tool for ensuring a brighter, debt-free future for your child. Start planning smarter today!

👉 Join the College Practice Run and take control of your child's educational future! https://bit.ly/CollegePracticeRun

02/08/2025

🎓 Introducing the College Practice Run! 🎓

Parents of 6th to 11th graders, are you ready to reduce the cost of college, and take the stress out of college planning? Join our FREE class, the College Practice Run, and discover how going through the process now can help you plan ahead and reduce the cost of college for your child!

What You'll Learn:
1. How to find the true cost of a college based on your family and finances, instead of relying on sticker price.
2. How to compare schools and find the best value.
3. What schools will expect you to pay, and how to lower it.
4. ..and more!
🗓️ Who Should Attend: Parents of students in grades 6-11
🔗 Watch Now: https://bit.ly/CollegePracticeRun

It's 45 minutes well spent!

Don't wait until senior year to start planning! 🌟

12/21/2024

The 2024/25 FAFSA is open! Make sure you know how it works BEFORE you fill it out, so you can be sure you're qualifying for the maximum amount of financial aid.

12/15/2024

Watch out for bad or outdated advice when it comes to financial aid and the FAFSA. Rules and formulas have changed since the 2022/23 school year. (video 3:25)

12/02/2024

🎓 Black Friday Alert for Savvy Parents! 🎓

Hey parents of high schoolers! Our Black Friday sale is still going through the end of Cyber Monday, and it's the perfect time to grab lifetime access to our college planning software!

Why join the fun? Because it’s not just software; it’s your secret weapon to save money, time, and stress on the college journey!

Whether your teen is a freshman or a senior, this is the single best tool available to help reduce the cost. Don’t miss out on this golden opportunity to make college planning a breeze!

👉 Act now and secure your spot before the sale ends!

🔗 link is in the comments 👇

11/30/2024

🎓🐾 At College Smart, we're all about helping families cut the cost of college and lending a paw to animals in need! This Thanksgiving, we're thankful for our furry friends and the joy they bring. 🦃❤️ Adopted a pet? You're in for a treat! Enjoy an extra $25 off, making it a total of 60% off our MyCAP college planning software. It's our way of saying thanks to all you animal lovers out there. Use code: welovepets2024. Let's make your family's future as bright as your pup's smile! 🐶✨ Link is in the comments 👇. "

Intelligent Financial Planning for Higher Education

11/23/2024

Hey there, friends! 🎓 Are you feeling overwhelmed by the thought of college costs and the FAFSA process? You're not alone, and I'm here to help! Our MyCAP platform is your new best friend in college planning. With features like an advanced school search, budgeting tools, and a private scholarship search engine, you'll finally have price transparency before your student even starts applying to schools. And guess what? We're running a Black Friday sale—50% off! This is a fantastic deal considering the thousands you could save each year. Let's make college planning stress-free and affordable. Comment below if you have any questions or need help. We are here for you! Click the link learn more.
https://collegesmart.samcart.com/products/mycap/

11/23/2024

The FAFSA is open, let's hope everything goes so smoothly we forget about last year. 😅

After a turbulent rollout of last year’s financial aid form, Education Department hopes rigorous piloting this time around will ensure timely aid packages.