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Debbie Schwartz

Debbie Schwartz is a former financial services executive and founder of Road2College and the Paying For College 101 Facebook group. With an expertise in personal finance, analysis, and marketing, she's working to give families the information and tools they need to make smarter financial college decisions.

Articles by Debbie

College Admissions 2019 Survey Results

July 17, 2019

More than 370 members of our Paying for College 101 Facebook group responded to our recent College Admissions 2019 Survey…

Prepare for the College Fair: What You Need to Know

July 11, 2019

Attending a college fair can be one of the first steps a student takes in order to research and familiarize…

Common College Essay Mistakes to Avoid Before Hitting Submit

July 9, 2019

The January 1 college essay deadline may not be around the corner, but time flies..and the sooner your student begins…

Using Data to Find Merit Scholarships

Using Data to Find Merit Scholarships

July 2, 2019

Finding merit scholarships doesn’t have to be like finding a needle in a haystack (although some search websites and colleges…

Explaining Blemishes on a College Application

July 2, 2019

From time to time, we hear from parents whose students have a mar on their high school transcripts and want…

Can You Prevent Scholarship Displacement?

July 1, 2019

Working with families on securing scholarships, I am always asked whether scholarship displacement can be avoided. I wish there was…

What’s the Single Best Piece of Essay Writing Advice?

June 19, 2019

Regardless of whether it’s crunch time for your high school senior who may have been “a little lax” about applying…

How Much Should Parents Assist With College Admissions?

June 12, 2019

For students, the high school years can be a whirlwind of growth, enlightenment…and stress. As a parent, these years can…