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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

The Best College Search Websites: Our Top Picks

The Best College Search Websites: Our Top Picks

August 1, 2019

Today’s high schoolers use Google to search for anything and everything. So why would it be any different when it’s…

The 13 Most Haunting College Admissions Errors

August 1, 2019

Seniors who plan on applying to college early decision/early action should keep in mind that EARLY is the operative word…

The Theory Of Supply and Demand in College Admissions

July 30, 2019

Why do you need to understand the basics of supply and demand in higher education? Because paying for college is…

How to Have a Successful College Visit

How to Have a Successful College Visit

July 25, 2019

College tours have become an important stage in the college admissions process. And whether your child is planning on doing…

PSAT vs. SAT: What’s the Difference?

July 23, 2019

When it comes to standardized tests, the PSAT and SAT are pretty similar. In fact, the PSAT is part of…

Tips for Handling Your Student’s Financial Aid Appeal

July 21, 2019

The financial aid letter just arrived at your home – and you feel deflated. The school your student is most…

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): How You Qualify and Whether or Not to Count on It

July 19, 2019

What Is Student Loan Forgiveness? Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) provides welcome relief from student loan debt for students choosing…

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…