Suzanne Shaffer

Suzanne Shaffer counsels parents and students in the college admissions process and the importance of early college preparation. Her Parenting for College blog offers timely college tips for parents and students, as well as providing parents with the resources necessary to help their college-bound teens navigate the college maze.

Articles by Suzanne

Tips for Financial Aid Appeals

Tips for Financial Aid Appeals

February 6, 2025

What do you do if the financial aid a college offers your student is not enough to attend that college?…

The Best Colleges for Merit Aid

June 1, 2024

For many families ineligible for need-based financial aid, figuring out whether a college is affordable means researching whether it offers…

How Colleges Respond to Crises

How Colleges Respond to Crises

March 27, 2020

Colleges must often respond to crises like active shooters, extreme weather, and even mold. They have plans in place to…