EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 45 MIN
College Visits 101: When to Go, What to Ask, and How to Avoid Costly Mistakes
from Ol' College Try · host Matt and Peg's College Planning Podcast
Are you planning college visits but not sure where to start? In this episode, host Peg Keough sits down with CAP financial aid expert Jonathan West to break down everything families need to know about college visits — from sophomore year exploratory tours all the way to decision-day campus trips.In this episode, we cover:Why college visits matter (and how they impact demonstrated interest)When to visit — and what's different about each stage of the processWhat to do beyond the official tour (career placement offices, Facebook parent groups, student newspapers, and more)How to have real conversations with current studentsWhy you should understand your financial fit before you ever set foot on a campusVirtual tour tips for families who can't travel💡 Key takeaway: Don't visit schools you can't afford. Know your numbers first — your family's stress level will thank you.🎵 This episode's song pick: Jaded Lover by Jerry Jeff Walker, chosen by Jonathan West — a nod to late-70s North Carolina and the legendary club PB Scott's in Blowing Rock.🎧 Listen to our full podcast playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7qSwvLBniTzxsEiPABTp4D?si=pYMyk37AQ8Gsn9Q_4IeXLw📚 Resources & Links🔢 Understand your college costs for FREE→ Create your MyCAP Account: https://hubs.li/Q03PTJ_x0→ Student Loan Fact Sheet: https://hubs.li/Q04cmnWD0💰 Get 15% OFF sitewide with code COLLEGETRY15→ https://collegeaidpro.comFollow us:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegeaidpro/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-aid-pro/📧 Email: [email protected]
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Are you planning college visits but not sure where to start? In this episode, host Peg Keough sits down with CAP financial aid expert Jonathan West to break down everything families need to know about college visits — from sophomore year exploratory tours all the way to decision-day campus trips.In this episode, we cover:Why college visits matter (and how they impact demonstrated interest)When to visit — and what's different about each stage of the processWhat to do beyond the official tour (career placement offices, Facebook parent groups, student newspapers, and more)How to have real conversations with current studentsWhy you should understand your financial fit before you ever set foot on a campusVirtual tour tips for families who can't travel💡 Key takeaway: Don't visit schools you can't afford. Know your numbers first — your family's stress level will thank you.🎵 This episode's song pick: Jaded Lover by Jerry Jeff Walker, chosen by Jonathan West — a nod to late-70s North Carolina and the legendary club PB Scott's in Blowing Rock.🎧 Listen to our full podcast playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7qSwvLBniTzxsEiPABTp4D?si=pYMyk37AQ8Gsn9Q_4IeXLw📚 Resources & Links🔢 Understand your college costs for FREE→ Create your MyCAP Account: https://hubs.li/Q03PTJ_x0→ Student Loan Fact Sheet: https://hubs.li/Q04cmnWD0💰 Get 15% OFF sitewide with code COLLEGETRY15→ https://collegeaidpro.comFollow us:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegeaidpro/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-aid-pro/📧 Email: [email protected]
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