Road2College

Cracking the Code: Your Guide to Unlocking Scholarships
2024-04-30 20:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Online
Join our three experts, Debbie Schwartz, Will Geiger, and Allie Danziger, as they discuss how to find private scholarships!
This event is free and open to the public. Register here.
Parents and Students: When you sign up for the event you will receive a message with a link to apply for Ascent’s $500 No Essay Scholarship for Students and Parents.

How to Know if Your Student Is Better Off Taking the SAT/ACT or Not
2024-04-28 20:30 - 21:30 | Online
After years of being test-optional, this year, many colleges are reversing course and once again requiring the SAT/ACT. In this session with R2C Counselor-in-Residence Kyle DeBatte learn how to decide if your student is better off taking the SAT/ACT or not.
This event is only available for R2C Premium members. Learn more about joining here.

Overcoming SAT/ACT Digital Test Anxiety
2024-04-23 20:30 - 21:30 | Online
Join Founder of InHouse Test Prep, Dr. Kelly Frindell and Road2College Founder, Debbie Schwartz, as they explain how to reduce test anxiety and share tips to do well to qualify for merit aid.
This event is FREE and open to the public. Register here.

Essay Advice from a College Admissions Insider
2024-04-18 20:30 - 21:30 | Online
Learn how colleges are reviewing essays and using AI with our insider expert, Terry Cowdrey, Former Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid, Colby College and St. Lawrence University, John Schlander, Road2College, Managing Editor and Director of Essay Coaching, and Debbie Schwartz, Founder, Road2College.
This event is FREE and open to the public. Register here.

How Colleges Review Your Student's Transcripts Based on Their HS Profile
2024-04-17 20:30 - 21:30 | Online
Join special guest, Ja’Niah Downing, Associate Director of Admissions at Purdue University, and Sara Miller, Road2College Counselor-in-Residence, as they offer special insider advice on how colleges review your student’s transcripts based on their HS profile.
This event is only available for R2C Premium members. Learn more about joining here.

It's Time: How to Negotiate Your Financial Aid Award
2024-04-09 20:30 - 21:30 | Online
Now that you have your financial award, learn how to appeal your offer. We’ll tell you how during our live Zoom event with R2C Founder Debbie Schwartz and Juno Co-CEO, Chris Abkarians.
This event is FREE and open to the public. Register here.

Maximizing Merit: Finding Colleges Which Offer the Most Money
2024-04-08 20:30 - 21:30 | Online
Join Road2College Founder, Debbie Schwartz, as she shares how to find colleges which offer the most money so you and your student can make college more affordable.
This event is FREE and open to the public. Register here.

What to Look for and Ask on a College Tour
2024-03-27 20:30 - 21:30 | Online
It’s college tour time! Join R2C Premium Counselor-in-Residence Kyle DeBatte as he shares what to look for and ask on a college tour to get the most from your visit.
This event is only available for R2C Premium members. Learn more about joining here.

How & Why to Build a Realistic College List Using the R2C Insights Tool
2024-03-20 20:30 - 21:30
College is expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. We’ll tell you how to build a list of the right schools that will offer your student the most merit aid during our live Zoom event with R2C Founder Debbie Schwartz.
This event is free and open to the public.
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Figuring Out What You Can Afford to Pay for College
2024-03-12 20:00 - 21:00 | Online
Join R2C Premium Counselor-in-Residence Luanne Lee as she explains how to best figure out what you can afford to pay for college. Learn this information before you start your college search to save yourself and your future student potential heartbreak.
This event is only available for R2C Premium members. Learn more about joining here.

How to Negotiate Your Financial Aid Award
2024-03-07 20:30 - 21:30 | Online
Don’t pay more than you have to! Join our live Zoom event with Juno Founder Chris Abkarians and R2C Founder Debbie Schwartz to learn how to negotiate your financial aid award.
This event is free and open to the public.
Register here.

Special Office Hour: Double the Expertise!
2024-03-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Join R2C Premium Counselor-in-Residence Sara Miller AND Road2College Founder Debbie Schwartz for this special Office Hour. They will be available to answer your questions AND show you how to use your R2C Insights Tool to find the right school.
This event is only available for R2C Premium members. Learn more about joining here.

Course Selection: Choose Wisely for Better College Admissions Results
2024-02-28 20:30 - 21:30 | Online
Join R2C Premium Counselor-in-Residence Kyle DeBatte as he shares how to create a course selection strategy that will help your student have a more successful admissions season.
This event is only available for R2C Premium members. Learn more about joining here.

A Guide to Admissions and Financial Aid Timelines
2024-02-15 20:30 - 21:30 | Online
R2C Premium Counselors-in-Residence Luanne Lee & Kyle DeBatte will be sharing what you need to do and when to successfully navigate the admissions and paying for college process.
This event is only available for R2C Premium members. Learn more about joining here.

Merit Aid: How to Find It Using R2C Insights
2024-02-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
College is expensive, but it doesn’t have to be with merit aid. We’ll tell you how to find it during our live Zoom event with R2C Founder Debbie Schwartz.
This event is free and open to the public.
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The Truth About When and Why a College Major Matters
2024-02-06 20:30 - 21:30 | Online
Join NYT Bestselling Author, Jeff Selingo, and special guest, Matt Sigelman, President, The Burning Glass Institute, as they discuss the importance of a college major.
Picking a college major can be stressful. Often the concern is how much a student’s major impacts their getting hired after graduation, and their salary potential.The reality is that getting a good job is about more than your student’s choice of major—it’s also about skills. Whether you have a high school or college student, don’t miss this informative session where you’ll learn:

how a major can help your student get into a school
how a school and major impact the value of a college degree
tips for choosing a major
what skills matter most and how to get them

This event is free and open to the public.

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About Jeff Selingo
Jeff Selingo has written about higher education for more than two decades and is a New York Times bestselling author of three books. His latest book, Who Gets In & Why: A Year Inside College Admissions, was published in September 2020 and was named among the 100 Notable Books of the year by the New York Times. Jeff is a special advisor for innovation and professor of practice at Arizona State University. He also co-hosts the podcast, FutureU.

FAFSA: Ask Us Anything!
2024-01-29 20:00 - 21:00 | Online
Join us on January 29, 2024 at 8 pm (ET) for FAFSA: Ask Us Anything! A special live event to help you dive into the new application and get answers to your questions.
This event is free and open to the public.
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Divorced Parents: What to Know About Submitting the FAFSA
2024-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Join us on January 29, 2024 at Noon (ET) for Divorced Parents: What to Know About Submitting the FAFSA. Get the essential information you need if you’re divorced or separated and completing the FASFA. Our college financial planning expert, Luanne Lee, will be answering your questions live during the event.
This event is free and open to the public.
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Early Admissions Results: How They Impact the Class of 2025
2024-01-25 20:30 - 21:30 | Online
Join Road2College Founder Debbie Schwartz and Counselor-in-Residence Luanne Lee as they discuss emerging trends from current admissions results & what they mean for your high school student.
This event, co-sponsored by College Confidential, is free and open to the public.
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FAFSA: Ask Us Anything!
2024-01-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Join us on January 4, 2024 at noon (ET) for FAFSA: Ask Us Anything! A special live event to help you dive into the new application and get answers to your questions.
This event is free and open to the public.
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Early Admissions Results: How They Impact the Class of '24 & '25
2023-12-17 20:30 - 21:30 | Online
Get insight on early admissions results so far and learn how they will impact your high school junior or senior at our upcoming live event. This is just one example of the live counseling sessions and classes you can get in our R2C Premium membership.
This event is free and open to the public.
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Strategies for ED2 & Regular Decision
2023-12-12 20:30 - 21:30 | Online
During this R2C Premium live counseling session we’ll be sharing how to strategize for Early Decision 2 and Regular Decision admissions deadlines. You’ll learn how to decide which schools to apply to for each deadline and how your student can adjust their Common App if ED1 results were not what you had hope for.
This event is only for R2C Premium members. To learn more about our membership options, click here.

The Inside Scoop on the PSAT & How It Impacts College Scholarships
2023-11-30 20:30 - 21:30 | Online
Join R2C Founder Debbie Schwartz and Kelly Frindell, Founder of InHouse Test Prep, as they share how to understand PSAT results, if you can receive national merit, and what to do if your score is lower than expected.
This event is free and open to the public.
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Financial Aid: How it Works & the Impact of Upcoming FAFSA Changes
2023-11-14 20:30 - 21:30 | Online
Join R2C Founder Debbie Schwartz and Kat Delgrosso of College Ave Student Loans as they share all you need to know about how college financial aid works. We’ll also be discussing the upcoming FAFSA changes and how they may impact what your family qualifies for.
This event is free and open to the public.
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A Special Conversation With Author Jennifer Wallace About Her NYT Instant Bestseller: Never Enough
2023-11-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Join us via Zoom for a discussion with NYT Bestselling Author, Jennifer Wallace. She’ll talk about topics covered in her book, Never Enough, including the increased pressure being put on teens to succeed and the impact it has on their mental health.
“…If you are a parent, a caregiver or anyone who loves a child out there in the world, this is for you.”
—GMA
“Children today need to see a purpose in their lives beyond their achievements and need to feel they are important to others…Perhaps the thoughtful proposals for action in Never Enough will enable families to take meaningful steps toward that end.”
—New York Journal of Books
This event is free and open to the public. 10 lucky registrants will receive a copy of Never Enough. Must be present to win!
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Digital PSAT & SAT: How to Prepare for the NEW Test
2023-10-19 20:30 - 21:30 | Online
Join R2C Founder Debbie Schwartz and Matt Nichols of SoFlo Tutors as they discuss the NEW Digital PSAT & SAT and how it will affect your student.
This event is free and open to the public.
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CSS Profile: Most Frequently Asked Questions
2023-10-11 20:30 - 21:30 | Online
Join R2C Founder Debbie Schwartz and Katrina Delgrosso of College Ave Student Loans as they answer the most frequently asked questions about the CSS Profile.
This event is free and open to the public.
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How to Use Updated Common Data Set Information to Find Merit Scholarships
2023-10-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
The new data is in! Join R2C Founder Debbie Schwartz as she discusses the new Common Data Set information and shares how you can use it to find schools that will offer your student the most merit aid.
This event is free and open to the public.
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CSS Profile Step-by-Step Walkthrough
2023-10-01 20:30 - 21:30 | Online
Join R2C Founder Debbie Schwartz and Certified College Planning Specialist Louanne Lee as they walk step-by-step through the process of creating a CSS Profile.
This event is free and open to the public.
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How to Find Colleges That Offer Merit Aid
2023-09-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Join R2C Founder Debbie Schwartz as she discusses how to find colleges that offer merit aid to reduce the overall price you and your student have to pay for college.
This event is free and open to the public.
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