Mark Strucker is an educational consultant based in Atlanta, Georgia. He’s worked in boarding school admissions and then the college admissions space for 19 years. After working in the KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) Schools, he founded School Match 4U, a full-service educational consulting company that helps future college students and their families with the college admissions process. Learn how Mark’s educational consulting company works, what his advice is for getting good financial aid and his thoughts on the recent college admissions scandal. In today’s episode, you'll find out:  How Mark began working in the boarding school and college admissions space Answers to common questions parents have when considering boarding school College admissions counseling in public schools versus private or boarding schools Mark’s four categories for helping families as an educational consultant How to get a good aid package when applying to a school What’s more important — a brand-name, prestigious school or educational value? What percentage of students Mark sees take out student loans to fund their education How retirement savings and home equity can affect financial aid How future students can stand out to get merit money Mark’s reaction to the college admissions scandal that surfaced in March 2019 How Mark believes college admissions will change in response to the scandal How Mark’s full-service educational consulting company, School Match 4U, helps future college students and their families   Full show notes at: http://studentloanplanner.com/23