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AdviceFreshman Year Loneliness Is Normal — Here’s What to Tell Your Student Before They Leave
This story was first shared in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. Kellsey Stokes is a wife and mom of two who attended […]
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Financial Aid AppealsAppealing Financial Aid and Merit Scholarships
The following questions were asked during our webinar on how to appeal financial aid and merit scholarships. Watch the webinar here: Compare Your Student’s College Offers Use our free […]
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College LifeCareer Services and Finding Your First Post-College Job
While your child may be looking at college as a chance to gain independence, grow personally, and make lifelong friends, chances are that you, as a parent, are looking at […]
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Standardized testsPreparing for the SAT
Editor’s Note: The SAT has gone digital as of March 2024. As the parent or guardian of a college-bound student, you have probably done at least a little worrying about […]
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ApplicationsWhat Is Yield Protection and What Does it Have to Do With College Admissions?
Your student isn’t the only one worried about college acceptances. Schools are as well–they want to know the rate at which accepted students decide to attend. This rate is known […]
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High school to collegeUpdate on the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
It wouldn’t be off-base to assume that you’ve heard of the PSAT, but did you know that the PSAT is more than just a prep test for the SAT? The […]
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College Financial PlanningPaying for College 101: College Financing Best Practices
Sending a child to college is never easy—financially, logistically, or emotionally—but going at it alone is even more difficult. To address these challenges, Road2College established its popular Paying for College […]
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High School Academics & ActivitiesCertification Classes for Teens, High Schoolers
Certification classes offer teenagers an opportunity to learn a marketable skill in specialized fields. They help prepare students for a job or their college studies. From art and design to […]
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College LifeHow College Can Offer the Best Opportunities for Networking
You’ve helped your child research colleges, gain admission to their dream schools, and even figured out a way to pay for it all. However, their work has only just begun. […]
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ApplicationsBest-Selling College Guides
Looking for the best college guides? Review this list based on comprehensiveness, accuracy, and ease of use.
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College Financial PlanningAvoid Loans With These College Cost-Cutting Tips
This article is primarily for people who have high school seniors headed to college next year. I wish I’d known all this when my first child was applying. Hopefully, I […]
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College Financial PlanningJunior Year – 11th Grade College Planning Checklist
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ApplicationsNeed Blind Colleges: Expanding Access to Education
Need-blind colleges are educational institutions that offer equal opportunities to students, regardless of their financial situation. These colleges focus on a student’s abilities and potential rather than their ability to […]
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College LifeA Message to Students Who Feel Like Giving Up on College
Sometimes, it takes a village. This is a photo I snapped of the moment after my mom saw her first grandchild in his college graduation regalia. His commencement ceremony isn’t […]
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College Financial PlanningThe Price You Pay for College: Why It’s so Difficult to Predict Merit Scholarships
This article is adapted from “The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make,” by Ron Lieber. Reprinted […]
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College Financial PlanningHow to Get Students Motivated to Apply for Scholarships
On top of homework, extracurriculars, internships, or jobs, and the stress of deadlines, chores, and fitting in social activities, it’s no wonder some students are unmotivated to finish college applications […]
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High School Academics & ActivitiesSummer Programs for High School Students
Summer programs for high school students offer opportunities ranging from local college classes to programs around the world. As college admissions grow increasingly competitive, both in regards to who gets […]
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CostsMom Shares Lessons Learned From Son’s College Search
We recently asked a member of our Paying for College 101 Facebook group to share her approach to finding the right college for her son, and the resulting lessons she […]
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College Financial PlanningBig (and Not So Big) Changes Coming to a FAFSA Near You
Whether you’re the type to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in a weekend or take it to your financial advisor, this one document determines how much […]
