College Admissions Consulting One Year Post-Varsity Blues; ABC’s of EFC Written by College Coach Guest Authoron March 18th, 2020 Bright Horizons College Coach occasionally features blog posts written by guest authors. You’ll find more information about each guest author in the About the Author section on the blog post. Learn More About College Coach college admissions scandal, expected family contributions, getting in, operation varsity blues, The Varsity Blues scandal hit the country on March 12, 2019. One year after the news exploded across this country and the world, we’re taking a look at what has changed, what has stayed the same, and how to avoid making these same mistakes moving forward. In college finance, we review the details of expected family contributions, or EFC for short. To listen to other episodes, visit Getting In: A College Coach Conversation on VoiceAmerica or search for us on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. While you’re there, please leave us a rating or review! We appreciate your feedback. Related Resources Read | Posted on March 3rd, 2026 How College Students Can Set Financial Goals Read | Posted on February 27th, 2026 Budget-Friendly Spring Break Travel & Money-Saving Tips for Students Read | Posted on February 3rd, 2026 What Does It Mean When a College Sends You Mail?