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

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,...

Stay on Track With This College Application Checklist

Stay on Track With This College Application Checklist

Students and families need to stay on track to find the right college at the right price, so we’re providing...

Why Starting College in the Spring or Summer Might Be Your Best College Move Yet

Why Starting College in the Spring or Summer Might Be Your Best College Move Yet

As colleges wrap up their acceptances and denials for the next fall, many students are receiving deferrals that grant them...

CSS Profile Guide: How to Fill Out, When, and How to Submit

CSS Profile Guide: How to Fill Out, When, and How to Submit

Each year, the CSS Profile unlocks over $10 billion in non-federal aid for students, complementing the FAFSA in securing crucial...

4 Game-Changing Ways That One Family Mastered the College Application Journey

4 Game-Changing Ways That One Family Mastered the College Application Journey

Kristin Bachtell, a parent in our Paying for College 101 Facebook Group, calls herself a planner — but not just...

A Mom of Triplets Shares Her Best Tips For Finding The College That’s A Perfect Fit

A Mom of Triplets Shares Her Best Tips For Finding The College That’s A Perfect Fit

Sometimes what you hear and read about a school is far from accurate, and if you’re not paying attention, you...