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

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.

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How to Navigate College Application Deadlines in 2025

How to Navigate College Application Deadlines in 2025

February 6, 2025

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

Dear Roadie: My Husband Insists Our Daughter Attend an Ivy

January 30, 2025

Dear Roadie, My husband insists that our daughter apply to an Ivy League school or at least a public or…

Dear Roadie: Is It Better To Be A Big Fish In A Small Pond Or In The Top 25% Of A College Applicant Pool?

January 23, 2025

Dear Roadie, My daughter and I are debating what’s more important when it comes to college applications. I think it’s…

Dear Roadie: Should I Support My Straight-A Son Going to Trade School?

January 17, 2025

“Dear Roadie, Our son is a stellar student with a 4.4 GPA and an SAT score of 1400. He recently…

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

January 9, 2025

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

January 3, 2025

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

December 31, 2024

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