Category: Terminology
Colleges Say They Want Students With Passion, But What Does That Mean?
Anna Seltz- May 16, 2020 0Sit in on any college information session and you will invariably hear the admissions representative say they are looking for students with passion. Not only ... Read More
The True Cost of College
Road2College- May 14, 2020 0Remember when gas was less than $1, the only place to see movies was at the theater, and when you left your house no ... Read More
Parents Paying for College – What You Need to Know
Sabrina Malone- March 28, 2020 0“I don’t know anything!" "I’m so confused, I don’t even know what I don’t know." "Where should I start?” We hear this over and over ... Read More
Financial Aid Terms You Need to Know
Suzanne Shaffer- October 10, 2019 0For all families navigating the college admissions and paying for college process, it’s important to know and understand the terms used during the financial ... Read More
How Much Will YOU Have to Pay for College?
Road2College- September 14, 2019 0Your child is not a senior, and you're wondering, "Why do I need to worry about tuition costs and estimating my expected family contribution? ... Read More
What Is the Difference Between a College and a University?
Anna Spooner- July 13, 2019 0We often use the words “college” and “university” interchangeably. We say, “Yes, I’m going to college,” when we mean that we’re planning to attend the ... Read More
Common College Admissions and Financing Abbreviations You Should Know
Road2College- December 4, 2018 0The college admissions process can be confusing enough in its own right, but the conglomeration of acronyms and FAQs that parents and students are expected ... Read More
College Applications – “Early” Is The New “Regular”
Road2College- September 16, 2014 0It is said that "the early bird catches the worm." However, more often than not, the second mouse gets the cheese!" As college-bound ... Read More
Year End Strategies for Maximizing Your Financial Eligibility – Dec. 2013 Webinar
Road2College- December 16, 2013 0On December 12th, Road2College hosted a Webinar with Fred Amrein, a nationally recognized college funding expert. Fred presented an overview for approaching the process of ... Read More
Accepted, Denied, or Just Beginning
Road2College- May 8, 2013 0(We'll help you make sense of the process.) It's that time of year - springtime and college admissions notifications. Since our readers are parents of ... Read More