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“What Exactly Is ‘Good Merit’ and How Do I Keep It Once I’ve Got It?”

Debbie Schwartz

Road2College is dedicated to providing families with trustworthy information about college admissions and paying for college. We recognize the two processes are intertwined and our goal is to educate families on all aspects of admissions and funding so they can make smarter college financial decisions.

Articles by Debbie

Dear Roadie: My Daughter Wants a Pricey College and Told Us to Butt Out. Should We?

September 2, 2024

Dear Roadie: Our daughter is steadfast in her belief that she can do anything, including going through the college application…

Dear Roadie: Is It Wrong Not To Pay My Son’s College Tuition If I Make $500,000 A Year?

August 23, 2024

Dear Roadie, After putting myself through school, surviving a difficult divorce, and raising two kids on my own, I’m finally…

Dear Roadie: My Daughter is Dumbing Down Her College Choice Because of a Guy

August 16, 2024

Dear Roadie: I’m deeply concerned about my daughter’s upcoming college choice. She wants to attend the same school as her…

Dear Roadie: Shouldn’t I Have a Say in My Daughter’s Major Since I’m Paying?

August 9, 2024

Dear Roadie: My daughter is smart and hardworking but doesn’t always make the most practical decisions, so I’m considering asking…

Dear Roadie: Will My Son’s Marijuana Arrest Ruin His Chances of Playing College Football?

August 2, 2024

Dear Roadie: My son finished his junior year in the top 10 percent of his high school class. He also…

Dear Roadie: My Father-in-Law Will Pay for My Daughter’s College – With a Big ‘But’

July 26, 2024

Dear Roadie: My father-in-law has generously offered to pay for our daughter’s college education. I was thrilled when he first…

Dear Roadie: Should I Let My Insistent Daughter Apply to Expensive Out-of-State Colleges?

July 20, 2024

Dear Roadie: My daughter is dead set on attending an out-of-state college. The tuition is far more than for in-state…

Dear Roadie: Should I Get A Second Job So My Daughter Can Graduate Debt-Free?

July 12, 2024

Dear Roadie, I am flabbergasted at the cost of college today. My daughter is a stellar student, and the last…