Your College List Should Fit — Not Impress

33-Year FAFSA Guru Consultant
2 days ago
2 min read

By Shelly Rufin, MSHS

Educational Consultant

Harvard Business School

EDFIN College Planning

Serving families for three-decades

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Your College List Should Fit - Not Impress

It's Not About Prestige. It's About Fit.

The "best" school isn't the one with the famous name — it's the one where your student will thrive.

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Next: Why timelines matter - and how to stay on track.

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