Subject: Can You Judge a College Guidebook by its Cover?

Understanding the differences between tuition and cost of attendance
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Tuition and Cost of Attendance (COA): Siblings But Not Twins

Colleges throw more acronyms and terms at families than a pitching machine on steroids. 

And, if you can't "field" these pitches, you can sometimes be left in the dark. 

You may have considered using tuition, or even room and board, to compare colleges, thinking these costs were similar across the board, but these are only some of the costs to attend college. 

COA is similar to an umbrella; it "covers" these expenses, but many more are covered under it as well. 

Learn more about COA and the role it will play in your financing journey here. 

Can College Guidebooks Replace a College Counselor?

If you've ever taken a stroll down the "College Guidebook" aisle at Barnes & Noble, you know that there is a head spinning offering out there.

The existence of SO many books begs the question, can only one be the Holy Grail?

It is true that a well-written, well-researched college guidebook can prove to be an indispensable tool, and for those families who are motivated, such a book can certainly carry them from start to finish.


But unfortunately for most, they are merely a jumping off point. 

We put together a list and detailed ten of the best college guides on the market, and though this list is certainly not exhaustive, it can help you muddle through the morass at B&N.

What's Up Ahead on The Road...

FIRST SESSION TONIGHT, FEB. 21ST


Three-Part Webinar Series with Author/Expert Jeff Selingo and Special Guests

Getting Into College: The Complicated Truth About College Admissions

Parents of 9th, 10th, and 11th Graders: Your Window of Opportunity to Get in on This Deal Is Closing as of February 21st!

Use code 1stmonthfree to get all three sessions ($89.97) for the price of two ($59.98) when you sign up by February, 21, 2021.

Join New York Times bestselling author Jeff Selingo as he provides an inside view of the college admissions process, followed by 
a live Q and A. (See dates below.)

This special three-part webinar series will explore the details of the selection process, from both the college and the student/family side. 

How colleges evaluate students for admission and give out financial aid has a lot more to do with the college or university’s priorities than with whether or not your student is qualified. Deciphering the selection, merit scholarship, and financial aid processes has become even more important with the impact of the pandemic on college admissions and higher ed overall. 
 
Don’t miss this important series bursting with practical tips, behind-the-scenes insights, and candid conversation.

Three dates to put on your calendar!
Sunday, February 21, at 8:30pm ET 
(Jeff will be joined by Georgia Tech's Rick Clark for this session) 
Sunday, March 21, at 8:30pm ET
Sunday, April 18, at 8:30pm ET


This event is generously sponsored, in part, by CollegeAve Student Loans 
My goal is to provide affordable services, insightful information and a support system so your family can make more informed decisions about college.

Feel free to respond to this email with any questions you have.
Debbie Schwartz
Founder, Road2College
I'm a parent, like many of you, navigating college admissions and paying for college. With an expertise in personal finance, analysis, and marketing, I'm working to give families the information and tools to make smarter financial college decisions.
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