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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,...

Dear Roadie: Should I Drug-Test My Son to Ensure He’s Not Wasting His College Tuition?

Dear Roadie, My son will be attending a school that costs $80,000 per year. Am I crazy for wanting him...

How Much College Can You Really Afford? Take These 3 Simple Steps For The Answer

After sending four kids to college with a fifth on the way there soon, I’ve learned a thing or two...