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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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AdviceDear Roadie: Should I Get A Second Job So My Daughter Can Graduate Debt-Free?
Dear Roadie, I am flabbergasted at the cost of college today. My daughter is a stellar student, and the last thing I want to do is hold her back from […]
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AdviceDear Roadie: Do Parents Need to Become College Admission Experts? I’m So Lost
Dear Roadie, I’m the mother of a 10th-grader, and I’m realizing I need a crash course in college admissions. I just read that Ivy League schools can cost $80,000 or […]
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AdviceDear Roadie, My Son Returned From Orientation Hating the College He Chose. What Now?
Dear Roadie, I’m a bit freaked out. My son returned from his two-day college orientation and said he hated everything: the people, the distance, the campus, all of it (it’s […]
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College List BuildingHow Many Colleges Should You Apply To? Use This Method
Today’s students apply to as many as 10 to 20 colleges to ensure they have a good option when the dust settles. However, some students apply to only a few. […]
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AdviceDream School Too Expensive? Consider Other Options — Or It Will Cost You
A recent post in the Paying for College 101 Facebook Group mentioned a student who was admitted to her dream college, but her parents were denied the Sallie Mae loans […]
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AdviceDear Roadie, My Daughter Wants Me to Spend a Small Fortune Decorating Her Dorm Room. How Much Is Too Much?
Dear Roadie, My daughter tells me that all her friends are putting a lot of effort and money into decorating their dorm rooms, and by the looks of her Pinterest […]
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College Life6 Types of Insurance for College Students and How to Save on Them
Students have multiple insurance options when they head off college. Most have health insurance, but many families may not be aware of other types of insurance for college students. For […]
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AdviceDear Roadie: Should We Reveal That My Daughter Has Autism, Anxiety, and Depression?
Dear Roadie, Is it okay to tell a college or university that my daughter has autism? She was accepted at a liberal arts college, received a scholarship, and paid the […]
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ApplicationsCollege Application Resume Guide and Example
High school seniors, put one more item on your to-do list. It’s time to prepare a college application resume. This isn’t the kind of resume you’ll need when you look […]
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Standardized testsAchieving a Good Score on the SAT: How the Test Works and Tips for Success
The SAT, or Scholastic Aptitude Test, is a standardized test administered by the College Board. U.S. colleges widely use it as one piece of their admissions processes, along with GPA, […]
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AdviceDear Roadie: My Daughter Keeps Failing Classes. Should I Keep Paying for Them?
Dear Roadie, My husband and I do not qualify for anything through FAFSA. We always said we would pay for four years of college for our kids, and if they […]
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Student & Parent LoansAn Expert Discusses How Student Loans Work
Having to learn about the Basics of the Student Loans at the point during the college admissions process when every parent is “just, plain exhausted” can seem like cruel and […]
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College Financial Aid Costs and StatsThe Best Colleges for Merit Aid
For many families ineligible for need-based financial aid, figuring out whether a college is affordable means researching whether it offers merit aid, how many students receive merit aid, and how […]
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AdviceDear Roadie: Should I Switch to a College Job to Get Tuition Discounts for My Kids?
Dear Roadie, I’m a 41-year-old mom with twin 17-year-old sons. My husband and I are concerned about their college expenses. I have a good job in marketing, but I’m thinking […]
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AdviceDear Roadie, My Son Struggles in AP Courses. Is The Stress Worth It for College?
Dear Roadie, My son wants to load up on AP classes his senior year because he thinks it will impress colleges, but I think it’s too much. He hasn’t passed […]
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College List BuildingTop 30 Colleges With the Best Merit Scholarships
If you’re a family that won’t qualify for need-based aid, it’s time to start looking for colleges with the best merit scholarships. Colleges give this merit aid based on academic […]
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EssaysHow to Write a College Essay That Works
Millions of high school students apply for college each year, and many have to write at least one college application essay — often several. While writing essays isn’t everyone’s favorite […]
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AdviceDear Roadie, My College-Bound Daughter Is Upset About Leaving Our Senior Dog Behind. What Can I Do?
Dear Roadie, My daughter is getting ready to go away to college and she’s extremely upset about leaving our senior dog behind. She’ll be a plane ride away. What can […]
