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As we enter what seems like week one thousand of the Coronavirus pandemic, we hope this finds you all healthy and well…
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April, in addition to being what seems a lot like March, differentiates itself by being Financial Literacy Month.
These days (and weeks, and months) at home offer up a good opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with the basic terms and aspects of the College Admissions/Financial Aid process.
On the loan front, understanding federal subsidized and unsubsidized loans will help you when figuring out your family’s financial status.
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Hail Upperclassman... Hang Tough!
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High school juniors and seniors will assuredly be impacted the most from the pandemic.
We know seniors are missing out on lots of milestones, like prom and graduation, but the status of their freshman year of college could also take a hit.
Juniors will have to consider which schools will be going test-optional (spoiler alert: A LOT).
We recently spoke with Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn, two experts in the field of higher ed, and their perspectives and take on the situation were very illuminating.
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What’s We're Buying On the Road...
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There really isn’t much shopping being done around here, other than for the essentials, like food and, yes, we’re going to say it...toilet paper, but a parent in our Paying For College 101 Facebook group recently mentioned another item her son couldn’t do without.
When there are multiple kids at home together (supposedly) studying, reading, and doing whatever else they’re doing, the ones who are REALLY trying to do work are becoming frustrated.
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What’s Up Ahead On the Road...
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Have you attended a College Coffee Clatch? We're now running 2 per week because demand is so high!
If you've got a senior or college student, don't miss out on our next College Coffee Clatch on Tuesday April 14 at 12pm EST.
For Class of 2021-2023 students, you'll want to attend the College Coffee Clatch on Thursday April 16 at 12pm EST.
You can sign up below, and we'll send you the link to the right one! |
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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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