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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 Keeps Failing Classes. Should I Keep Paying for Them?

June 7, 2024

Dear Roadie,  My husband and I do not qualify for anything through FAFSA. We always said we would pay for…

Dear Roadie: Should I Switch to a College Job to Get Tuition Discounts for My Kids?

May 29, 2024

Dear Roadie, I’m a 41-year-old mom with twin 17-year-old sons. My husband and I are concerned about their college expenses….

Dear Roadie, My Son Struggles in AP Courses. Is The Stress Worth It for College?

May 25, 2024

Dear Roadie, My son wants to load up on AP classes his senior year because he thinks it will impress…

Dear Roadie, My College-Bound Daughter Is Upset About Leaving Our Senior Dog Behind. What Can I Do?

May 17, 2024

Dear Roadie, My daughter is getting ready to go away to college and she’s extremely upset about leaving our senior…

Online AP Courses: How to Choose and Succeed

Online AP Courses: How to Choose and Succeed

May 14, 2024

Thousands of high school students take online Advanced Placement (AP) classes each year. These college-level courses offer deeper learning and…

Dear Roadie, My Son Insists on Borrowing $200K For a School We Can’t Afford. Did I Fail Him as a Parent?

May 9, 2024

Dear Roadie, My child committed to a school we cannot afford. He’ll be in debt for potentially $200,000. We fought…

Dear Roadie, My Son Feels Torn About The College Protests. What Should I Say?

May 2, 2024

Dear Roadie, I’m the mother of a college sophomore. My son told me he has friends who are actively protesting…

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…