Subject: The College List Drives Everything

How to research and then build your college list.
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How a High School Senior Researched Colleges

Kids who have embarked on their college admissions journey can be really stubborn. (Insert a BIG eye roll here.) And we know that as a parent, telling them how to handle their college search can, at times, be tough. 

It is for that reason we turned to a high school senior (soon-to-be college freshman) who was more than eager to share his tips and research strategies on finding colleges with those he's leaving behind. 

As he says, the more information you have, the better."

Here's what he had to say; make sure you tell your student the advice came from him, and not you. (BIG eye roll here again.)

If You Build it, They Will Come: The College List

The college list is the foundation on which everything else around the applications and admissions process is build. 

We like to say that "the list drives everything." 

Once your student has done their college search research (see above), they will be be ready to build that list.

Here are some additional factors upon which the list sits.

What's Up Ahead On The Road...

Essays, Be Done!

Wouldn't it be nice if you could just say those words, wave a magic wand, it would all come to fruition?

Join us and Brad Schiller, CEO of Prompt on June 15th, at 8:30pm ET and you will learn, not magic, but tips on how to help your student create their college essay...which we think is pretty close to being magic.

We'll also be discussing Prompt's recent analysis on why strong essays can increase your admissions chances by up to 10 times!

And, in addition...
Every Student Benefits From a Writing Coach!

We are thrilled to announce that we are partnering with Prompt!

They’ve helped 90,000+ students improve their college essays by getting students started and providing feedback on the content, structure, and grammar of their essays.

Instead of the typical lecture-based essay course, Prompt assigns each student with a personal coach that works directly with them.

9 out of 10 of the students working with Prompt that apply to top-50 schools get into at least one. 

Sign up for College Essay Week (June 21-25) NOW, and choose from two great options:
The Essay Boot Camp or One-on-One Coaching.



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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