Dear Roadie: Should I Tell My Daughter Not to Bother Applying to Unaffordable Dream Schools?

Debbie Schwartz

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Dear Roadie: Should I Tell My Daughter Not to Bother Applying to Unaffordable Dream Schools?

Dear Roadie: Should I Tell My Daughter Not to Bother Applying to Unaffordable Dream Schools?

April 26, 2024

Dear Roadie, We just returned from visiting a few colleges and I’m feeling deflated.  My daughter is a high-stat student…

How to Navigate College Application Deadlines in 2024

How to Navigate College Application Deadlines in 2024

April 26, 2024

Choosing where to apply to college is only half the battle. There’s also the question of when.  Students must decide…

Dear Roadie: My Son Told Me to Butt Out, Then Got Rejected by His Top Colleges. What Now?

Dear Roadie: My Son Told Me to Butt Out, Then Got Rejected by His Top Colleges. What Now?

April 18, 2024

Dear Roadie, My excellent, motivated student wouldn’t let me anywhere near the application process. He insisted he had it handled,…

Dear Roadie: Should I Drug-Test My Son to Ensure He’s Not Wasting His College Tuition?

Dear Roadie: Should I Drug-Test My Son to Ensure He’s Not Wasting His College Tuition?

April 12, 2024

Dear Roadie, My son will be attending a school that costs $80,000 per year. Am I crazy for wanting him…

Dear Roadie: Should I Move to a Different State for Free Tuition?

Dear Roadie: Should I Move to a Different State for Free Tuition?

April 7, 2024

Dear Roadie, We are considering moving to New Mexico for my daughter’s final high school years as I’ve read in-state…

Parents Spill The Tea About Why They REALLY Want to Send Their Child to College

Parents Spill The Tea About Why They REALLY Want to Send Their Child to College

April 4, 2024

We asked parents in our Paying for College 101 Facebook Group, “What is the most important thing that you want…

Parents Share The Ugly Truth of College Waitlists—And How To Handle It

Parents Share The Ugly Truth of College Waitlists—And How To Handle It

March 16, 2024

Ugh, the dreaded waitlist. If there’s one thing that drives students and parents crazy, it’s ending up on a college’s…

How To Survive Senior Year, From Parents Who’ve Been There

How To Survive Senior Year, From Parents Who’ve Been There

March 12, 2024

Senior year of high school is stressful for everyone — parents, students, and even the admin high school staff. It’s…