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ApplyThe New Ivies in 2026: Academics, Admissions and Affordability
If you’re considering colleges, the “New Ivies” present strong options. Use this guide to explore and compare them by academics, admissions, and affordability. In This Article: What Are the New […]
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High school to collegeCould Class Ranking Help Your Child’s Application?
Class ranking has a number of the same uses as standardized tests in determining the relative performance of your child, but it has a number of other issues that have […]
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College LifeSending Your Child to College: Advice From a Mom Who’s Been There
A mom and member of our FB community shares her advice about sending your child off to college freshman year (edited for clarity and length). It’s overwhelming. It’s emotional. There’s […]
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High school to collegeVolunteering in High School Means Intrinsic and Extrinsic Rewards for Your Child
Not every student is an A-team athlete or the star of the school play, nor do they have to be to win the attention of college scholarship judges and future […]
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College LifeChecklist for Setting Your High School Senior Up for College Independence
It may seem like only yesterday that your rising college freshman was beginning their high school career. My, how time flies! Now, they’re ready to embark on an exciting new […]
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College AdmissionsAmazing Mentors Pave Stranger’s Rocky Path to College
Last September, a high school student who we’ll call “Isabella,” posted in the PayingforCollege101 (PCF101) Facebook group requesting support. This spring, thanks to two mentors she has never met in […]
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FinanceWhat Parents Wished They Knew About How to Pay for College
If your child is a high school student or a soon-to-be college freshman, you may find yourself asking why they can’t pay for college on their own, perhaps the way […]
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College SavingsBest Side Gigs for Parents to Pay for College
Paying for college can be daunting. That’s why more and more parents of college-bound students are looking for additional ways to help save for their students’ education. This includes side hustles […]
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College LifeHard and Soft Job Skills: What Your College Student Needs to Have When They Graduate
As your child nears the end of their college experience, they will have gained knowledge and understanding in their field of study. In order to be job-ready, there are specific […]
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College AdmissionsStart Here for Everything You Need to Know About Admissions and Financial Aid
Deciding where to go to college and how to pay for it are two of the most important decisions students will make in their lifetime. A great college experience can […]
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CostsYou, Your Ex, and College Tuition Costs: How Do Divorced Parents Pay for College?
“Do most people split down the middle?” A recent post in Road2College’s Facebook group Paying for College 101 echos the confusion that many divorced parents experience when it comes time […]
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College AdmissionsCollege Admissions Results Impact Class of 2022
COVID has sparked a firestorm of reform in the admissions process. Road2College recently sat down with Rebecca Chabrow, our Counselor-in-Residence of the Road2College Concierge Service, and the Director of College […]
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College Search10 Factors for Building Your College List
The process of searching for colleges and building your college list can be daunting. After all, there are thousands of schools to consider—nearly 4,000 according to U.S. News & World […]
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College SearchTips From a High School Senior: Researching Colleges
No article can tell you which college your child should go to or how to choose the college that’s right for them. Ultimately, the only person who knows what school is […]
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College prepTo Declare or Not to Declare a Major: Does it Matter?
Wondering whether your student should declare a major when applying to college? You’re in good company. In a presentation with R2C founder Debbie Schwartz, Rebecca Chabrow, Director of College Counseling […]
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College prepHow CLEP Testing Can Earn Students College Credit
Your child may be wondering how to get a head start on earning college credit. They may want to spend less time and money earning a degree and graduate sooner […]
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College Financial Aid Costs and StatsFAFSA: Middle-Class Financial Aid Cuts Coming in 2023
Changes to the FAFSA, coming in late 2023, will impact the financial aid middle class families receive.
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College Credits in High SchoolWhich Is Better: AP or IB?
For high school students who are interested in exploring a given topic at the college level, a number of different options are available. Dual enrollment may at first appear to […]
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College SearchThe Difference Between CUNY and SUNY in the New York State University System
There are two large public school systems in the state of New York, both of which provide high-quality undergraduate options. You’ve likely heard the acronyms: SUNY and CUNY, but what […]
