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9 Things to Do After Getting Accepted to a College

The road to college has its share of obstacles, but what happens after you’ve been accepted to a college and...

Dear Roadie, My Son Feels Torn About The College Protests. What Should I Say?

Dear Roadie, I’m the mother of a college sophomore. My son told me he has friends who are actively protesting...

Does Waiting Until the Last Minute to Commit Help You Secure More Aid?

We are officially on our fifth of six kids applying to and going to college. The oldest three have already...

Dear Roadie: Should I Tell My Daughter Not to Bother Applying to Unaffordable Dream Schools?

Dear Roadie, We just returned from visiting a few colleges and I’m feeling deflated.  My daughter is a high-stat student...

Are ‘No Essay’ College Scholarships a Student’s Dream Come True?

Editor’s Note: Monica Matthews is the author of “How to Win College Scholarships.” She helped her son win over $100,000...

Dear Roadie: My Son Told Me to Butt Out, Then Got Rejected by His Top Colleges. What Now?

Dear Roadie, My excellent, motivated student wouldn’t let me anywhere near the application process. He insisted he had it handled,...