Road2College

529 Plan: Mazimizing Savings from Birth Through The Teen Years
2024-05-29 20:30 (America/New_York) | Online
Join College Financing Experts Joanne Dashiell and Jonathan Sparling of CollegeWell and Private College 529 Plan, and author of Buying College Better, Beth V. Walker, as they discuss 529 plans to pay for college!
This event is free and open to the public. Register here.
Don’t forget to enter the $2K Parent Promise Giveaway! Road2College and CollegeWell are giving you a chance to win $2,000 in prepaid tuition redeemable at hundreds of colleges nationwide through Private College 529 Plan.
(All entries must be received by 6/10, see rules and regulations for details).

Essay Dos and Don'ts
2024-05-16 20:30 | Online
Learn best practices for writing college application essays with John Schlander, Managing Editor and Director of Essay Coaching, Road2College, and Debbie Schwartz, Founder, Road2College.
This event is FREE and open to the public. Register here.
Note: If you would like to submit your student’s essay draft, we’ll be selecting one to go over live during the event. Send drafts to support@road2college.com.

What You Need to Know About Letters of Recommendation
2024-05-15 20:30 - 21:30 | Online
Strong letters of recommendation can enhance your student’s college application. In this session with R2C Counselor-in-Residence Kyle DeBatte shares all you and your student need to know about letters of recommendation.
This event is only available for R2C Premium members. Learn more about joining here.

The Inside Scoop on the PSAT & How It Impacts College Scholarships
2024-05-14 20:30 - 21:30 | Online
In this session, Featuring Test-Prep Expert and Paying for College 101 Test-Prep Chat Host Dr. Kelly Frindell of InHouse Test Prep, you’ll learn:
-what your student’s PSAT scores mean
-how to know if they qualify for national merit
-steps to take once you’ve received scores
-what to do if your scores are lower than expected
This event is FREE and open to the public. Register here.

How to Pay for College
2024-05-08 20:30 - 21:30 | Online
Join our founder, Debbie Schwartz, and Kat Delgrosso from College Ave as they discuss how to pay for college.
In this session, you’ll learn:
-all about COA (cost of attendance) and how it’s calculated
-ways to lower college costs
-sources to help pay for college
This event is free and open to the public. Register here.

Merit Aid: How to Find It Using R2C Insights
2024-05-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Join Road2College Founder, Debbie Schwartz, and Road2College Counselor-in-Residence, Monica Ware, as they share 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.

Cracking the Code: Your Guide to Unlocking Scholarships
2024-04-30 20:30 - 21:30 | 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.
Register here.

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.
Register Here

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.
Register Here

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.
Register Here

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.
Register Here

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.
Register Here

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.
Register Here

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.
Register Here

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.
Register Here
