“Help! My Son Says We’re Too Involved in the College Process, But He’s Dragging His Feet”

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: Will Commuting to College From Home Harm My Son’s Growth?

October 4, 2024

Dear Roadie, We don’t have the money to help our son pay for college, so he is choosing to make…

Dear Roadie: Should My Homeschooler Bother Taking the SAT or ACT If She Has Dual Enrollment Credit?

September 27, 2024

Dear Roadie, Should my homeschooled daughter take the SAT or ACT if she also has dual enrollment credit? She’s been…

Dear Roadie: Should My Daughter Write About Her Mental Health In A College Essay?

September 19, 2024

Dear Roadie, Is it appropriate to write about any kind of mental illness or eating disorder in a college essay?…

Top U.S. Art Schools by Value and Academics

September 18, 2024

Choosing the right art school can be daunting. You want a program that not only nurtures your creative talents but…

Dear Roadie: Should We Tap Our Twins’ College Savings To Pay Unexpected Medical Bills?

September 16, 2024

Dear Roadie, Due to health issues, our family’s income has been dramatically cut, but we already told our twins we’d…

Dear Roadie: I’m Struggling With An Unmotivated Senior

September 13, 2024

Dear Roadie,I just took a second job to pay for my daughter’s dream school. This will have me out of…

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…