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Dear Roadie: What Could Happen If the Department of Education is Eliminated?

Debbie Schwartz

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Articles by Debbie

Dear Roadie: Should I Drop Out Over My Parents’ FAFSA Refusal?

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Dear Roadie, I hate to do it, but I’m dropping out of college until I turn 24. I can’t get…

Dear Roadie, Is a Creative Major Worth the Tuition Check?

January 3, 2025

Dear Roadie, My son wants to major in music or theatre, but I don’t think those majors are worth the…

Ivies, Colleges That Change Lives, and Beyond: Guide to College Groupings

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When it comes to picking a college, it’s less about finding the “best” school and more about discovering the one…

The Southern Ivies: Explore the Best Colleges of the South

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Explore the Southern Ivies to see if one might fit your college plans. Get detailed descriptions of each and compare…

Dear Roadie: Should I Let My Homesick College Student Come Back Home?

December 27, 2024

Dear Roadie, My son wants to return home and go to a local college after completing only one semester at…

Dear Roadie: Dad Cut Off Daughter’s College Aid Over Her Views. What Now?

December 19, 2024

Dear Roadie, Is it acceptable to stop supporting your college student financially because you disagree with her political views? My…

Guide to the Best Colleges That Accept Average GPAs

December 17, 2024

You don’t have to have a perfect GPA to get into a good college. Many schools understand that students are…

Dear Roadie: My Son and His Girlfriend Broke Up, and He Can’t Focus on College Applications

December 14, 2024

Dear Roadie, My senior son and his long-term girlfriend just broke up, and he can’t focus on anything else. He’s…