Red Kite Blog

Start Spring Strong: A January Reset Guide for Parents

January offers something rare in the college planning journey: a pause. After the rush of fall applications, deadlines, and decisions, the start of a new semester creates a natural reset…

Regan Blume January 13, 2026

College Life General Preparing for College

Happy New Year from Red Kite

Happy New Year! As we head into a new year, we want to say a sincere thank you for being part of the Red Kite community. Students, parents, and educators,…

Regan Blume January 6, 2026

College Application Preparing for College

Financial Fit vs. Dream School: How to Find the Right Balance

It’s exciting when your student falls in love with their “dream school” and as a new year begins, that excitement can start to feel more real as decision deadlines and…

Regan Blume December 15, 2025

College Application FAFSA Federal Aid

FAFSA Submitted: What to Expect Next

The FAFSA is officially off your to-do list. Now let’s talk about what comes next. For many parents, this is when the real questions start. Once your FAFSA is processed,…

Regan Blume November 20, 2025

College Application Financial Aid

“Need-Based” vs “Merit-Based” Aid, and How to Qualify for Both

The number one question we hear from parents during application season is, “How do we pay for college?” Between scholarships, grants, and financial aid offers, the language can get confusing…

Regan Blume October 29, 2025

College Application

Early Action vs. Regular Decision: What Parents Should Know

As a parent, you know how quickly college application season sneaks up. With deadlines looming, one of the most common questions is whether your student should apply Early Action or…

Regan Blume October 15, 2025

Preparing for College

What Parents of High School Seniors Should Know

Your child’s senior year of high school is exciting, but let’s be honest, it can also feel overwhelming. Between campus visits, application deadlines, essays, and financial aid forms, it’s easy…

Regan Blume September 11, 2025

Financial Aid Preparing for College Scholarships

Scholarship Search 101: A Parent’s Quick Start Guide

Your time is limited. Paying for college shouldn’t feel impossible. Search “college scholarships,” and you’ll see the problem: endless links, outdated pages, and vague promises. For busy parents, it’s hard…

Regan Blume August 14, 2025

Financial Aid

The Real Cost of College: What Parents Wish They Knew Sooner

Your student got accepted. The dorm is picked. The excitement is real. But as you start ordering bedding, reviewing the book list, and booking that plane ticket home for Thanksgiving,…

Regan Blume July 2, 2025

Scholarships

How Social Media Can Help (or Hurt) Your Scholarship Chances

Besties, there’s nobody that loves a good selfie dump like ya girl. But these days, social media isn’t all fun and games, unforch. Everything you post online lives forever, which…

Regan Blume May 23, 2025