# Why Most Families Never See a Return on Their College Investment w/ Hans Hanson

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Podcast: [Mitlin Money Mindset](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mitlin-money-mindset-1317779)
Published: 2026-04-15T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

You'd never hand over six figures on an investment without doing your homework, right? That's exactly what most families do with college. Hans Hanson is a national college advisor who's worked with 1,000 families, and almost none of them were asking the right questions before they started. In this episode, you'll learn what most families don't understand about the business of college, how to give your child the best chance for acceptance and scholarships, and the question that will help them find the right college fit. Topics discussed: Introduction (00:00) How he went from CPA to college advisor (01:52) CollegeLogic's process to empower students and support families (06:17) What college "fit" actually means and why it matters more than rankings (09:18) The ROI of college: where families go wrong (11:35) The college lie about job placement (14:51) The policies designed to keep students enrolled longer (17:43) Tips for writing a great college essay (23:23) Why everyone should submit the FAFSA and apply early (27:55) Why "test optional" isn't really optional (30:51) What brought you JOY today? (32:46) If you're a writer who wants to take control of your finances, read Mitlin Financial's Write Your Financial Future: A Financial Guide for Authors : https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/insights/blog/write-your-financial-future-a-financial-guide-for-authors/ Resources: Sending your child to college will always be emotional but are you financially ready? Take the College Readiness Quiz for Parents : https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/college-readiness-quiz/ Doing your taxes might not be enJOYable but being more organized can make the process less painful. Get Your Gathering Your Tax Documents Checklist : https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mitlin_ChecklistForGa…

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