One Student's Story: What Happens When You DON'T Get Into Your First Choice College

You may have heard about how important it is to have a balanced list of colleges that includes some reaches, some matches, and some safeties. We're welcoming a student to the show today who ended up with different choices than she envisioned--and ended up at a college that was perfect for her. In another segment in our series on popular applications, we'll be going through the Apply Texas app. Finally, if you've ever wondered what financial aid questions you should be asking when you visit colleges, our finance experts have some suggestions for you!