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Get In, Stay, and Don't Overpay for YOUR Perfect Fit College

College is not “one size fits all.” For the perfect fit, it’s essential to a choose college that aligns with YOU: academically and socially, and even more important in today’s world, financially.

Getting into college is just one part of a successful college plan. 

Getting into college is easy. Saving for college is too. To make college worth the investment of time, effort, and money, you need to have a plan.

You need to choose the right college for the right reasons

Watch: About CPN

How Much will Your Assumptions about Financial Aid Cost You?

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Do You Want to Be a Scary Front Page College Debt Statistic?

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Do You Want to Avoid the Financial Devastation of Trying to Pay for a School You Can't Afford?

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Worried your child won't get into their dream college or university?

Find schools that align with your student’s academic performance.

Concerned you have to choose between college, retirement, or debt?

Find out what you will actually pay at more than 4000 colleges across the country.

Overwhelmed by the entire process of planning and paying for college?

We have the tools, technology, and professionals to ease the process.

find the right fit

Choose With Confidence

We’ve developed a proven system and innovative platform to help you find and apply to colleges that are the right fit—academically, socially, and financially. So your child goes to college where they will succeed and thrive, and you can afford the bill. 

Save Money

• Know which schools will give you the most aid
• Maximize your financial aid eligibility
• Find institutional scholarships
• Analysis of your financial aid awards
• Increase awards with appeals
• Reduce out of pocket costs
• FAFSA and CSS Profile guidance

Know Before You Go

• Data and admissions criteria from 4000+ colleges
• Filter colleges for location, size, majors, etc.
• College ROI including starting salary & debt owed
• Choose majors that align with interests, strengths, and learning styles
• Resource library from 20+ years of expertise

Get In

• Admissions Impact Mentoring (AIM)® sessions with NACAC Counselors
• Choose schools where you will succeed
• SAT/ACT test prep
• Master classes to guide you through the process
• Application assistance, review, and optimization
• Essay review

Have a Foolproof Plan

• Develop a college list with safety, target, and reach schools
• Understand types of admissions and deadlines
• Know what you'll be asked to pay at each school
• Learn how to save and pay efficiently
• Armed with this information you can choose a school that's a good fit for you child and you can afford it

Reduce Your College Admissions and Financial Worries

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We understand the stress and anxiety caused by the confusing college process and ridiculously high cost. It's no wonder families feel overwhelmed.

we're committed to helping ease the burden
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we've simplified college planning

Three Ways to Plan for College with CPN

step one is research.
what happens after that is up to you.
the key is starting now.

do it yourself

Our tools and technology give you all of the information you need to make a sound and confident decision on your school choice.

get some help

We provide one-off products and professional assistance for specialized or complicated parts of your pre-college journey

let us do it for you

We've spent 20 years developing the most efficient and effective process to plan for college. Let us create a plan customized for you.

we've simplified planning for college

Three Steps to Your Perfect Fit College

search

Conduct your research with our state-of-the-art Search FASTR® Technology (Financial+Academic+Social+Targeted+Research) including My True Cost Calculator®

choose

Which schools align with your goals for academic achievement, your social fulfillment, your financial stability

apply

Apply to colleges with confidence knowing you've chosen schools that are the right fit for your family academically, socially, and financially.
Get in.
Stay.
Don't overpay.

step one is research.
what happens after that is up to you.
the key is starting now.
we've simplified planning for college

Three Steps to Finding Your Fit

research

With our state-of-the-art Search FASTR® Technology you can research, sort, bookmark and compare key academic, social, and financial data from more than 3,800 schools across the country. Plus use My True Cost Calculator® to see what it will actually cost.

plan

Whether you want to do it on your own using our tools and technology, or want assistance from our professionals, CPN streamlines the college planning process with everything you need for preparation, positioning, financial aid, applications, appeals, and payment strategies.

apply

Apply to colleges with confidence knowing you've chosen schools that are the right fit for your family academically, socially, and financially.
Get in.
Stay.
Don't overpay.

step one is research.
what happens after that is up to you.
the key is starting now.
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Three Steps to Finding Your Fit

research with the best data available

• Critical admissions criteria
• My True Cost Calculator®
• Fields of study
• College ROI
• and more

DECIDE what is best for You

• Will I succeed?
• Will I be happy?
• Can I afford it?
• Will I overpay?
• and more

apply with confidence

• Know before you go
• Academic fit
• Social fit
• Financial fit
• Get in, stay, and don't overpay

Don't Choose the Wrong College for the Wrong Reasons

At CPN we know you want to provide your children with the best education possible and launch them into a successful career.* In order to do that, you have to overcome a myriad of challenges and misinformation.

Whether you’re a prospective student, concerned parent or family member, a guidance counselor, a home-schooler or an inquisitive mind, the big question is, “When is the best time to start planning? Which should be followed by the second question, “How much is it actually going to cost?”

At College Planning Network, we’re dedicated to simplifying the college search process and guiding students toward their perfect-fit institution. We understand that choosing a college isn’t just about academics; it’s also about finding a school that fits socially and is financially accessible.

Our mission is to revolutionize the college search experience by offering a comprehensive platform that considers multiple facets of compatibility. We believe that the ideal college isn’t just about the best academic programs; it’s about finding the right balance where academic strengths align with social preferences and financial capabilities.

With our innovative approach, we analyze academic strengths, learning styles, and career aspirations to match students with colleges where they’ll excel. We prioritize social compatibility by evaluating campus culture, extracurricular opportunities, and community engagement, ensuring a well-rounded fit beyond the classroom.

Furthermore, our platform goes beyond conventional searches by integrating financial parameters. By incorporating family financial data and aid options, we empower students to explore colleges that align with their budgetary needs, ensuring that financial constraints don’t hinder the pursuit of higher education.

At [Company Name], we’re committed to providing students and families with the tools and resources needed to make informed decisions. Our goal is to streamline the college search process, alleviate stress, and empower students to find not just a college, but their ideal college—a place where they’ll thrive academically, socially, and financially.

Discover your perfect-fit college with [Company Name] and embark on a transformative educational journey that’s tailored just for you.”

“Our platform is unparalleled in its ability to assist you in discovering an academic, social, and financially suitable fit, ensuring you make the best choice for your college journey.”

“Our platform stands as the only comprehensive solution that seamlessly combines academic excellence, social compatibility, and financial feasibility, ensuring a holistic approach to finding the perfect-fit college.”

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Search FASTR® Membership

$199 per year

The only college search engine that incorporates YOUR financial data to find the right fit FINANCIALLY as well as academically and socially.

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admissions impact mentoring session

$299

One-hour session with a certified college counselor designed to address your needs to improve your college admissions potential.

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MAJOR AND CAREER DISCOVERY PACKAGE

$399

Includes a Strong Interest Inventory by Myers Briggs assessment plus a one-one one meeting with a Strong-Certified counselor to discuss how to use your results to your benefit.

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application / essay review

$299

Includes 6 slots to use how you want.

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award evaluation and appeal

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