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EPISODE · Oct 9, 2025 · 25 MIN

PSAT Prep, Practice & Purpose: What Families Need to Know

from Ol' College Try · host Matt and Peg's College Planning Podcast

In this episode of College! The Podcast, host Peg Keough sits down with Rose Ellen Mocombe, one of College Aid Pro’s newest experts, to dive into everything PSAT. Together, they unpack what the PSAT really is, why students take it, and how it connects to the National Merit Scholarship Program. Rose Ellen explains how scores can lead to recognition and even scholarship money, while Peg offers insights from a parent’s perspective on when and how kids should approach the test.They also explore the differences between the PSAT and SAT, how testing fits into today’s test-optional admissions landscape, and why strategy and early planning—both academically and financially—make a difference. Whether you’re a parent of a sophomore just starting the college journey or a junior preparing for test season, this episode offers clear, compassionate guidance to help your student feel confident and prepared.🎧 Subscribe and share with families navigating college planning!Connect with Us! Website: ⁠⁠https://collegeaidpro.com/⁠⁠Create a FREE MyCAP Account: ⁠⁠https://mycap.collegeaidpro.com/⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/collegeaidpro/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/capcollegepod/⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-aid-pro/ ⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

In this episode of College! The Podcast, host Peg Keough sits down with Rose Ellen Mocombe, one of College Aid Pro’s newest experts, to dive into everything PSAT. Together, they unpack what the PSAT really is, why students take it, and how it connects to the National Merit Scholarship Program. Rose Ellen explains how scores can lead to recognition and even scholarship money, while Peg offers insights from a parent’s perspective on when and how kids should approach the test.They also explore the differences between the PSAT and SAT, how testing fits into today’s test-optional admissions landscape, and why strategy and early planning—both academically and financially—make a difference. Whether you’re a parent of a sophomore just starting the college journey or a junior preparing for test season, this episode offers clear, compassionate guidance to help your student feel confident and prepared.🎧 Subscribe and share with families navigating college planning!Connect with Us! Website: ⁠⁠https://collegeaidpro.com/⁠⁠Create a FREE MyCAP Account: ⁠⁠https://mycap.collegeaidpro.com/⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/collegeaidpro/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/capcollegepod/⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-aid-pro/ ⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

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