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10 Pieces of Advice for College Freshmen

This story first appeared as a post in our Paying for College 101 FB Group. It’s been edited for clarity...

Preparing Your Freshman for Life with a Roommate

A friend emailed me the other day worried about the fact that her soon-to-be college freshman appears to have nothing...

Does Applying Early Decision to College Increase the Odds of Being Accepted?

Excerpted from VALEDICTORIANS AT THE GATE: Standing Out, Getting In, and Staying Sane While Applying to College by Becky Munsterer...

How My Daughter Got $53,000 a Year in Merit and Financial Aid Plus More in Private Scholarships

This story was originally published in our Paying for College 101 (PFC 101) group. It has been edited for clarity and...

Why Quality of Life in College Impacts Life After College

As founder of Road2College, much of my work centers on helping parents navigate two real concerns–how to get their students...

Mom of Four in College Shares Creative Ways to Pay for College!

A mom of six and a member of our FB community shares her advice on ways to pay for college....