365: Scams (and Shams) That Target High School Students & their Families




The College Prep Podcast show

Summary: <br> <a href="http://collegepreppodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-04-at-11.37.06-AM.png"></a><br> <br> <br> <br> Families are sometimes so desperate to afford college that they jump at “opportunities” that are actually scams. <br> <br> <br> <br> Megan walks you through four types of offers families will want to say no to, including:<br> <br> <br> <br> * Scholarships for a fee and financial planning promises * “Exclusive” activities with overstated benefits* “Honors” that families have to pay for and a lot of people receive* Performance guarantees and promises of admission, scores, etc. <br>