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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/college-admissions-for-parents--7171833/support.]]>enParenting© 2026 Let's Work This Sh*t Outhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0b7b187c7a81368d7d92b27f44535916.jpghttps://www.senseofthisshit.comWed, 26 Aug 2026 06:19:20 +0000FinchLet's Work This Sh*t Outcollege@senseofthisshit.comCollege Admissions Ops For Parents is a college admissions podcast for parents of high-school juniors and seniors running the application and aid machine—not teen mental-health counseling. We own FAFSA/CSS calendars, ED/EA decision frames, transcript...
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Key takeaways:
- Pull official 2026-27 FAFSA and CSS opening dates from federal and college sites, then align them with early decision/action deadlines.
- Import tax data directly via IRS transfer now to lock in accurate figures before changes in income shift your expected family contribution.
- List CSS Profile requirements for each school, submit at least ten days early, and confirm receipts within 48 hours via portals and spreadsheets.
- Add noncustodial forms or other extras to your calendar immediately to prevent later scrambles.

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at college@senseofthisshit.com.
https://www.spreaker.com/podca...]]>9df4193a-0578-555c-b3da-3091182c66bbWed, 26 Aug 2026 06:00:09 +0000FinchIn this episode, Finch tackles the July crunch for families navigating the 2026 college admissions cycle, where early decision and early action deadlines collide with FAFSA and CSS Profile release dates. Learn how to sync these systems and avoid...
Key takeaways:
- Pull official 2026-27 FAFSA and CSS opening dates from federal and college sites, then align them with early decision/action deadlines.
- Import tax data directly via IRS transfer now to lock in accurate figures before changes in income shift your expected family contribution.
- List CSS Profile requirements for each school, submit at least ten days early, and confirm receipts within 48 hours via portals and spreadsheets.
- Add noncustodial forms or other extras to your calendar immediately to prevent later scrambles.

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at college@senseofthisshit.com.
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Key takeaways:
- Open FAFSA and CSS Profile portals immediately and note all login details
- Request official transcripts and contact recommenders before September
- Track every deadline on one master calendar with confirmation reminders
- Prepare test score reports four weeks ahead and organize aid documents in a shared folder

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at college@senseofthisshit.com.

Support the show: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...]]>bd93d4fd-18e9-5433-b749-b35635b95011Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:00:10 +0000FinchIn this episode, we break down the critical operational steps parents must take now to manage the overlapping demands of college applications, financial aid, and deadlines for the 2026 cycle. From FAFSA opening dates that don't wait and CSS Profile...
Key takeaways:
- Open FAFSA and CSS Profile portals immediately and note all login details
- Request official transcripts and contact recommenders before September
- Track every deadline on one master calendar with confirmation reminders
- Prepare test score reports four weeks ahead and organize aid documents in a shared folder

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at college@senseofthisshit.com.

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Key takeaways include:
- Create separate FSA IDs and submit the FAFSA immediately upon opening for first-come aid priority.
- Prepare business income records and check each college’s exact CSS deadline since schools set their own cutoffs.
- Build one shared spreadsheet listing every target school’s ED/EA date, required forms, and submission status for easy tracking.
- Confirm binding versus non-binding policies and retain all confirmation numbers to handle verification requests smoothly.

These steps prevent costly delays and position families for stronger aid offers ahead.

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at college@senseofthisshit.com.
💛 Join Our Supporters Club ($3 a month) 💛 Ad-free listening + early episodes — help keep independent media alive. Click Here: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...]]>fde8e3f9-72d6-4973-8c4f-f026042c3a59Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:13:06 +0000FinchIn this episode, we cut through the confusion of financial aid timelines and early application deadlines with clear, actionable checklists for FAFSA, CSS Profile, and ED/EA submissions. Parents learn why these forms open on staggered schedules, how...
Key takeaways include:
- Create separate FSA IDs and submit the FAFSA immediately upon opening for first-come aid priority.
- Prepare business income records and check each college’s exact CSS deadline since schools set their own cutoffs.
- Build one shared spreadsheet listing every target school’s ED/EA date, required forms, and submission status for easy tracking.
- Confirm binding versus non-binding policies and retain all confirmation numbers to handle verification requests smoothly.

These steps prevent costly delays and position families for stronger aid offers ahead.

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at college@senseofthisshit.com.
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