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February Game Plan: A Simple Scholarship System for Busy Families

February is when the semester gets real: midterms, busy schedules, and deadlines that sneak up fast. For families juggling school, scholarships, and college costs, this is the perfect moment to…

Regan Blume February 25, 2026

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The January Reset: A Parent’s Guide to a Strong Spring Semester

A new semester is more than a schedule change, it’s an opportunity to reset. January is the perfect time to help your student strengthen habits, set realistic expectations, and start…

Regan Blume January 22, 2026

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

Choosing where your student will spend the next two or four years is an exciting milestone. As the new year begins, it often brings a clearer (and more urgent) view…

Regan Blume December 22, 2025

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Need-Based vs Merit-Based Aid: A Complete Parent Guide

In our latest blog, we introduced the basics of need-based aid and merit-based aid, two major ways to bring down the cost of college. Now, let’s take a closer look at…

Regan Blume November 4, 2025

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Early Action vs. Regular Decision: A Parent’s Guide to College Deadlines

For seniors, October is crunch time. With Early Action deadlines just ahead, it’s natural for parents to wonder: Is Early Action, Regular Decision, or even both the right path for…

Regan Blume October 27, 2025

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A Parent’s Guide to the FAFSA

FAFSA season is here! If you’re the parent of a high school senior, you’ve likely already heard this acronym more times than you can count and you might not be…

Regan Blume October 2, 2025

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What Parents Need to Know (and Do) This Fall

Senior year of high school or college often feels like a rollercoaster. One moment your student is excited for the first day of school, and the next they’re overwhelmed by…

Regan Blume September 25, 2025

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The Real Cost of College: What Every Parent Should Know

Dear Red Kite Parents, Your student got accepted. The dorm is assigned. The roommate has been found.You’re riding the wave of college excitement, until you start adding up all the…

Regan Blume August 14, 2025

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Scholarship Search 101: A Parent’s Quick Start Guide

Dear Parents, If you’ve ever typed “college scholarships” into Google, you already know how overwhelming it can be: dozens of tabs, outdated pages, vague promises, and hours of precious time…

Regan Blume August 14, 2025

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Time vs. Money: How Red Kite Helps Parents Save Money

Dear Red Kite Parents, If you’re feeling like college and career planning has turned into a part-time job… you’re not alone. Between juggling your own responsibilities and helping your student…

Regan Blume July 17, 2025