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Dear Roadie: Do Parents Need to Become College Admission Experts? I’m So Lost

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

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For parents, the college admissions journey can be a mixture of excitement, worry, and pride as they support their child…

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Dear Roadie, My daughter has her heart set on several colleges that I consider “reach schools.” Even if she gets…