Author: Road2College
Debbie Schwartz is former financial services executive and founder of Road2College and the Paying For College 101 Facebook group. She's dedicated to providing families with trustworthy information about college admissions and paying for college. With data, tools and access to experts she's helping families become educated consumers of higher ed.
Saying Goodbye to 2019 and Hello To 2020
Road2College- December 28, 2019 0The New Year is coming up fast. I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate you. Thank you for being part of ... Read More
Top 10 Public Colleges Giving Out The Most Merit Scholarships
Road2College- November 7, 2019 0We decided to look at merit scholarships awarded by public universities. In general, these awards tend to be smaller compared to private colleges, but so ... Read More
Understanding Federal Student Subsidized vs Unsubsidized Loans
Road2College- October 28, 2019 0As you look at how your family will afford to send your children to college, loans of some sort may be a consideration. Loans are ... Read More
Bypass a Dream College To Graduate Debt Free
Road2College- October 27, 2019 0In 2006, I was accepted to my dream school, New York University. When I saw the financial aid package, I figured I would do ... Read More
10 Tips For Dealing with Common App Glitches
Road2College- October 27, 2019 0For anyone applying to college, dealing with the Common Application can be stressful. To help alleviate any pressures inflicted by Common App glitches, here is ... Read More
Does Saving For College Hurt Financial Aid Eligibility?
Road2College- October 25, 2019 0Sometimes the best source of advice and information comes from readers' comments, which are always so valuable to review. Saving For College...Yay or Nay? ... Read More
Top 30 Colleges With The Largest Merit Scholarships
Road2College- October 20, 2019 0If you're a family that won't qualify for need-based aid, it's time to start looking for colleges with merit scholarships. Merit-based aid is money ... Read More
How Do You Write A Supplemental Essay?
Road2College- October 18, 2019 0What Is A Supplemental Essay? In addition to the main personal statement for the Common Application and/or Coalition Application many schools include their own school-specific ... Read More
Help Your Student Improve Their College Admissions Essay
Road2College- October 15, 2019 0Watch our webinar with Brad Schiller, CEO of Prompt. Brad critiques 4 different college admissions essays and supplements. Learn the 5 most important traits colleges ... Read More
How to Help Your Student with Their College Application Essays
Road2College- October 14, 2019 0Supporting your student on their college application essays can be a daunting task. You might be wondering: What are colleges looking for? What should ... Read More