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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.

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Why Some High School Students Are Feeling Less Anxious in Spite of the Pandemic

Why Some High School Students Are Feeling Less Anxious in Spite of the Pandemic

May 3, 2020

  We all react differently to stressful situations. COVID-19 has challenged the best of us, but for some high school…

5 Things Colleges Look for in a College Essay

May 3, 2020

Think of the college application process as a video game, and the dreaded college essay is the dragon that needs…

8 Financial Aid Mistakes to Avoid

8 Financial Aid Mistakes to Avoid

May 1, 2020

Figuring out what your child’s college will cost and how your family is going to pay for it are enough…

Will Students Say YES this Fall to Online Learning at a Four-Year College?

Will Students Say YES this Fall to Online Learning at a Four-Year College?

April 30, 2020

It’s that time of year again, when high school seniors are trying to decide where to go to school. With…

Colleges Are Considering These Options for Fall 2020

Colleges Are Considering These Options for Fall 2020

April 26, 2020

If we’ve learned one thing about COVID-19, it’s that we need to expect the unexpected. So much so, that as…

Online Learning: How to Help Your Child Excel

April 24, 2020

As the parent of a high school or college-aged child, you’re likely being put to the test, literally–as teacher, and/or…

Which College Majors May Be Influenced by the Pandemic?

April 18, 2020

The long-term effects of COVID-19 on our society as a whole, and on our individual health, is still unknown. What…

Financial Impact of COVID-19 on Families with High School and College Students

Financial Impact of COVID-19 on Families with High School and College Students

April 17, 2020

Uncle Ed once said “Life is like baseball. Most of the time, nothing happens.”  However, even Uncle Ed would admit…