Almost half the college applicants cite college cost as a huge factor in college selection. 

In this Podcast, Ben Stern of IvyAchievement shares his expertise in Factoring Finances while Building College Lists, Figuring out College ROI, and the Impact of Applying for Financial Aid on Admissions.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introduction to Ben Stern [0:51]
• College Selection with Finances in Mind [1:34]
• College ROI [3:54]
• Applying for Fin Aid Hurts Admissions Chances [11:08]

Our Guests:

• Benjamin Stern, Founder and CEO of IvyAchievement, USA, focuses on international students applying to US Colleges from India, Vietnam and others. IvyAchievement students have been accepted by top universities in the US, a number of them with generous Financial Aid packages. Check out IvyAchievement’s Financial Guide for International Applicants.

Memorable Quote: “It's absolutely pay to play. The more money you have, the better you'll do with the admissions process.” Ben Stern.

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