Zachary Gries
Former financial aid professional who has worked in college financial aid and admissions hybrid roles; provides guidance on financial aid basics, timing, gift versus self-help aid, and scholarship nuances in the episode.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 57min
Building a Smart College List; Summer Planning Starts Now; Financial Aid Basics for February
Nial Rele, a college-list strategist and former admissions officer, explains how to build a balanced list of reach, target, and safety schools. Christine Kenyon, a college coach with admissions experience, outlines productive summer plans like job-shadowing, internships, and program timing. Zachary Gries, a former financial aid professional, covers financial aid basics, timelines, and how scholarships interact with need-based aid.
