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The MEFA Podcast

The MEFA Podcast

Welcome to MEFA's podcast series. Here you'll find conversations with our experts about every step of planning, saving, and paying for college. You can listen to each podcast episode right on this page, or through the podcast app on your iPhone or Android.

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5 Ways High School Juniors Can Strengthen Their College Admissions Application

Jonathan Hughes explains how students can present their best college admissions application. Factors include letters of recommendation, the college essay, and demonstrated interest. Jonathan is joined by Drew Carter, Senior Associate Director of Admissions at College of the Holy Cross, and Julie Shields-Rutyna, Director of Training and Education at MEFA.
Researching Colleges When You Can't Visit Campus

Hosts Jonathan Hughes and Jonathan Sparling explain how to know if a college is a good investment, online tools you can use in the absence of campus visits, and what resources colleges are offering prospective students to help them get a feel for campus.
College Planning in a COVID-19 World

Hosts Jonathan Hughes and Jonathan Sparling discuss how COVID-19 affects every aspect of college planning, from students already attending college to colleges making plans for the upcoming school year to parents just starting to save.
Saving for College: Never Too Early, Too Late

Julie Shields-Rutyna, MEFA's Director of College Planning, explains why middle school is a perfect time for families to begin planning for college.
The Pathway to Higher Education

College planning expert Martha Savery shares her advice for families with middle school students around planning and saving for college.
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