Category: Survive
High school and the transition to college is an unsettling time for many families. We'll give tips to help settle everyone's nerves.
10 Pieces of Advice for College Freshmen
Sheila Jones- August 19, 2021 0This story first appeared as a post in our Paying for College 101 FB Group. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. I’m reading posts ... Read More
Why Quality of Life in College Impacts Life After College
Road2College- July 20, 2021 0As founder of Road2College, much of my work centers on helping parents navigate two real concerns--how to get their students into college, and how to ... Read More
Could Class Ranking Help Your Child’s Application?
Kevin Newton- July 6, 2021 0As the current pandemic calls the role of standardized tests into question at many colleges across the country, other data points for applicants are being ... Read More
Sending Your Child to College: Advice From a Mom Who’s Been There
Melissa Shoultz- July 2, 2021 0A mom and member of our FB community shares her advice about sending your child off to college freshman year (edited for clarity and length). ... Read More
Volunteering in High School Means Intrinsic and Extrinsic Rewards for Your Child
Karen Sosnoski- July 1, 2021 0Not every student is an A-team athlete or the star of the school play, nor do they have to be to win the attention of ... Read More
Checklist for Setting Your High School Senior Up for College Independence
Julia Lynn Rubin- June 29, 2021 0It may seem like only yesterday that your rising college freshman was beginning their high school career. My, how time flies! Now, they’re ready to ... Read More
Amazing Mentors Pave Stranger’s Rocky Path to College
Karen Sosnoski- June 24, 2021 0Last September, a high school student who we’ll call “Isabella,” posted in the PayingforCollege101 (PCF101) Facebook group requesting support. This spring, thanks to two mentors ... Read More
Best Side Gigs for Parents to Pay for College
Hallie Underwood- June 22, 2021 0Paying for college can be daunting. Ron Lieber, the author of The Price You Pay for College and a parent himself, tells Road2College: “As a ... Read More
Hard and Soft Job Skills: What Your College Student Needs to Have When They Graduate
Melanie Forstall Lemoine- June 17, 2021 0As your child nears the end of their college experience, they will have gained knowledge and understanding in their field of study. In order to ... Read More
Money Management for Teenagers
Karen Sosnoski- June 8, 2021 0As a mom, I’m learning that “the money talk” with teenagers is about more than money--it’s about family values, and recognizing that not everyone may ... Read More