The college admissions process can be confusing enough in its own right, but the conglomeration of acronyms and FAQs that parents and students are expected to master can further complicate the process...
What is the Difference Between a College and a University?
We 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 local state university. However, there is an...
College Applications – “Early” Is The New “Regular”
It is said that “the early bird catches the worm.” However, more often than not, the second mouse gets the cheese!” [Think about it…] As college-bound high school...
Colleges Say They Want Students With Passion, But What Does That Mean?
Sit in on any college information session and you will invariably hear the admissions representative say they are looking for students with passion. Not only that, they want to know what that passion ...
Year End Strategies for Maximizing Your Financial Eligibility – Dec. 2013 Webinar
On December 12th, Road2College hosted a Webinar with Fred Amrein, a nationally recognized college funding expert. Fred presented an overview for approaching the process of understanding how to financ...
How Much Will YOU Have to Pay for College?
Your Family’s Contribution (Don’t wait! Here’s how to estimate it.) Your child is not a senior, and you’re wondering, “Why do I need to worry about tuition costs a...
The True Cost of College
Here’s How it all Adds Up – Tuition, Books, Fees, and More Remember when gas was less than $1, the only place to see movies was at the theater, and when you left your house no one could ca...
Accepted, Denied, or Just Beginning
(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 9th graders through HS seniors,...