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It’s an understatement to say that no one likes to be rejected. As adults, that sting might be more easily handled than it is when you’re a 17 or 18 year-old kid.
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Third Choice Is The Charm
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And sometimes, a school needs to be rejected even when it doesn’t reject you. If your kid needs more proof about how Plans B and C can work out, here’s a tale told by a mom about how her daughter’s third choice wound up being the best choice.
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They’ve Been Accepted...But Can We Pay For It?
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| As stressful as the college waiting game can be for students, worrying about being able to pay for college is what weighs heavily on parents’ minds.
In a recently-conducted survey sponsored by College Ave Student Loans, we discovered that a majority of parents said they know how much they can afford for college, and most of those parents – nearly 65% – anticipate having to take out student loans in order for their high school senior to afford college.
Where do you fit in? Read the rest of the eye-opening survey results here. |
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| We're Shopping, We're Reading... |
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More books and items that have been recommended by parents in our PayingForCollege101 group. Some will make great gifts for your students, and some you can buy for yourself!
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| Gmorning, Gnight
From the creator and star of Hamilton, comes a book of little pep talks to inspire readers at the beginning and end of each day.
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| What Made Maddy Run
The heartbreaking story of college athlete Madison Holleran, whose life and death by suicide reveal the struggle of young people suffering from mental illness today.
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| Learning How to Learn
A Mind for Numbers and its wildly popular online companion course "Learning How to Learn" have empowered more than two million learners of all ages from around the world to master subjects that they once struggled with.
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Double Braided 10-foot iPhone Charger
ALWAYS a favorite gift for new college students as well as high school teens. 10ft long charger cord let's you plug in no matter how far away the outlet is. |
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| My goal is always to provide you with affordable services, insightful information and access to actionable data to help you make more informed college decisions.
Feel free to respond to this email with any questions you have. |
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| 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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