Road2College

Secrets to a Great Common App
2022-09-08 20:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | https://e3c71b2b-31dd-4ee3-b700-c3c269f970a7.cc05.conves.io/event/secrets-to-a-great-common-app/
This R2C Insights Academy (CIA) Live class is open for non-members to join!

Counselor-in-Residence, Ellen Whalen & R2C Founder Debbie Schwartz will provide examples of Common Apps to show you how to:

highlight your student’s successes and potential
craft a personal statement that relates to the application
create a well-written activities list

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Navigating the Financial Aid Process
2022-08-31 20:00 - 21:00 | https://e3c71b2b-31dd-4ee3-b700-c3c269f970a7.cc05.conves.io/event/navigating-the-financial-aid-process/
Join Luanne Lee, Counselor in Residence, as she provides helpful insight on the financial aid process.
This is a R2C Insights Academy Live event.
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How to Use Updated Common Data Set Information to Find Merit Scholarships
2022-08-25 20:00 - 21:00 | https://e3c71b2b-31dd-4ee3-b700-c3c269f970a7.cc05.conves.io/event/how-to-use-updated-common-data-set-information-to-find-merit-scholarships/
We’ll show you how to use the latest higher-ed data to build a realistic list of schools to apply to. It’s JUST a list, you say? Actually, the college list is part of a strategy that drives admissions success. Remember, if you make the right school choices now, you can prevent heartache later.
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A Special Conversation With Author and College Admissions Expert Becky Munsterer Sabky
2022-08-24 12:00 - 13:00 | https://e3c71b2b-31dd-4ee3-b700-c3c269f970a7.cc05.conves.io/event/a-special-conversation-with-author-and-college-admissions-expert-becky-munsterer-sabky/
Becky Munsterer Sabky is a former director of international admissions at Dartmouth College. She’s a graduate of Colby College and received her master of arts in liberal studies degree from Dartmouth. Based in Vermont, she is also an award-winning monthly newspaper columnist, a blogger, and the author of a children’s books series entitled The Little Rippers.
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10 Lucky Registrants Will Receive a FREE Copy of the Book During the Event!

Need-Blind vs. Need-Aware Colleges: What You Should Know
2022-08-11 20:30 - 21:30 | https://e3c71b2b-31dd-4ee3-b700-c3c269f970a7.cc05.conves.io/event/need-blind-vs-need-aware-colleges-what-you-should-know/
Join Ellen Whalen, Counselor in Residence, as she discusses the difference between need-blind and need-aware college and how that may affect your student’s college list.
This is a R2C Insights Academy Live event.
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Early Decision: Is It as Binding as They Say?
2022-08-10 20:00 - 21:00 | https://e3c71b2b-31dd-4ee3-b700-c3c269f970a7.cc05.conves.io/event/early-decision-is-it-as-binding-as-they-say/
“Your Money” columnist, the New York Times, Author: The Price You Pay For College Ron Lieber, educational consultant and writer Nancy Griesemer, & Road2College Founder Debbie Schwartz will discuss the pros and cons of applying early decision (ED), if it’s really binding, the ethics of backing out, and more.
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In this session, you’ll learn:

What early decision (ED) is and why colleges offer it
The difference between ED 1 and ED 2
The pros and cons of applying ED
If ED is really binding
The ethics of backing out of ED

How to Get the Lowest Interest Rate on a Student Loan
2022-08-09 20:00 - 21:00 | https://e3c71b2b-31dd-4ee3-b700-c3c269f970a7.cc05.conves.io/event/how-to-get-the-lowest-interest-rate-on-a-student-loan/
Join Chris Abkarians, Co-Founder of Juno, and Road2College Founder, Debbie Schwartz, as they discuss shopping for the best loan rate.
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In this session, you’ll learn:

How to Shop for Student Loan Interest Rates
The Differences Between Parent PLUS Loans and Private Loans
How to Get the Best Student Loan Offer

Protecting Your Family's College Investment
2022-08-07 20:30 - 21:30 | Online
Join John Fees, Co-Founder and Managing Director of GradGuard, as he discusses tuition, renters, health, and life insurance for your student.
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This event is sponsored by GradGuard.

5 Simple Rules for Parents: How to Help Your Child Transition to Life in College
2022-08-04 20:30 - 21:30 | https://e3c71b2b-31dd-4ee3-b700-c3c269f970a7.cc05.conves.io/event/five-simple-rules-to-help-your-child-transition-to-college/
Join Harlan Cohen, NYT Bestselling Author of The Naked Roommate, as he shares his rules for parents to help their students transition to college and have a successful freshman year.
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This event is sponsored by College Ave Student Loans.

Step by Step: How to Fill out the Common App
2022-08-02 20:30 - 21:30 | https://e3c71b2b-31dd-4ee3-b700-c3c269f970a7.cc05.conves.io/event/step-by-step-how-to-fill-out-the-common-app/
Join Rebecca Chabrow, Counselor in Residence, as she provides a walkthrough of the Common App and helpful insight to filling it out.
This is a R2C Insights Academy Live event.
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Maximizing Your Student's Narrative through the Personal Statement
2022-07-26 20:30 - 21:30 | https://e3c71b2b-31dd-4ee3-b700-c3c269f970a7.cc05.conves.io/event/maximizing-your-students-narrative-through-the-common-app-and-personal-statement/
Join Ellen Whalen, Counselor in Residence, and R2C Founder Debbie Schwartz as they discuss how to maximize the narrative your student tells in their Common App, including the personal statement.
This is a R2C Insights Academy Live event.
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Expected Family Contribution (EFC): What It Means
2022-07-21 20:00 - 21:00 | https://e3c71b2b-31dd-4ee3-b700-c3c269f970a7.cc05.conves.io/event/expected-family-contribution-efc-what-it-means/
Join Luanne Lee, Counselor in Residence, as she provides insight into what the FAFSA EFC is and what it means for your family’s financial aid.
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How to Get the Lowest Interest Rate on a Student Loan
2022-07-19 20:30 - 21:30 | https://e3c71b2b-31dd-4ee3-b700-c3c269f970a7.cc05.conves.io/event/how-to-get-the-best-interest-rate-on-a-student-loan/

Supplemental and "Why Us" Essays: Don't Wait Until Last Minute!
2022-07-17 19:00 - 20:00 | https://e3c71b2b-31dd-4ee3-b700-c3c269f970a7.cc05.conves.io/event/supplemental-and-why-us-essays-dont-wait-until-last-minute/
Join Ellen Whalen, Counselor in Residence, as she discusses how to write a successful supplemental essay and reviews selected essay drafts.
This is a R2C Insights Academy Live event.
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Honors Programs & Colleges
2022-07-07 20:30 - 21:30 | https://e3c71b2b-31dd-4ee3-b700-c3c269f970a7.cc05.conves.io/event/learn-common-mistakes-made-on-the-common-app-and-help-your-student-apply-with-confidence/
Join Rebecca Chabrow, Counselor in Residence, as she provides helpful insight on applying to honors programs and colleges, including if they’re right for your student.
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Creating a List of Affordable Colleges
2022-06-29 20:00 - 21:00
Join Luanne Lee, Counselor in Residence, as she discusses how to create a list of affordable colleges based on your family’s budget.
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Your GPA: How Colleges Calculate It and Why It's Important to Know
2022-06-23 20:30 - 21:30
Join Rebecca Chabrow, Counselor in Residence, as she provides insight into how colleges calculate GPA during the admissions process and how it might affect you.
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The Art of Building a College List
2022-06-17 12:00 - 14:00 | https://e3c71b2b-31dd-4ee3-b700-c3c269f970a7.cc05.conves.io/event/the-art-of-building-a-college-list/
The college list is part of a strategy that drives success. Making the right choices now can prevent heartache later.
Join us via Zoom on Friday, June 17, 2022 at Noon (ET) for: The Art of Building a College List
Learn how to create a list that’ll bring your student the most merit aid.
Featuring Debbie Schwartz, Founder, Road2College.

College Admissions Deadlines
2022-06-15 20:30 - 21:30
Join Rebecca Chabrow, Counselor in Residence, as she discusses college admissions deadlines and when to apply.
This is a R2C Insights Academy Live event.
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Brainstorming the Common App Essay Topics & Mistakes to Avoid
2022-06-12 19:00 - 20:00
Join Ellen Whalen, Counselor in Residence, as she discusses how to pick the right Common App essay topic and essay mistakes to avoid during the application process.
This is a R2C Insights Academy Live event.
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Demonstrating Interest: Why It's so Important and the Many Ways to Do It
2022-06-09 20:30 - 21:30
Join Ellen Whalen, Counselor in Residence, as she discusses why you should be demonstrating interest and provides advice on how to do it.
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Finding the Right College: It All Starts With the List!
2022-06-07 20:30 - 21:30
Join Rebecca Chabrow, Counselor in Residence, as she discusses how to build a college list and find the best fit for you.
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Transitioning to College: Legal Paperwork and Insurance
2022-05-25 20:30 - 21:30
Join our Counselor-in-Residence Luanne Lee and R2C Founder Debbie Schwartz to learn about legal paperwork (including FERPA and wills), and insurance (including tuition, property, health, and life) that should be reviewed before your student heads to college.
This live event is only for R2C Insights Academy Live members.

College Essay Tips
2022-05-24 08:00 - 22:00
Featuring Brad Schiller, Co-Founder & CEO of Prompt, a Leader in Writing Education
Help your student improve their college essays!
???? In the first hour of this session with Prompt, you’ll learn:

The importance of college essays to your student’s application and personal score
How to write stronger essays that will increase admissions chances by up to 10x
Why choosing the right essay topic is key to a compelling read

???? Bonus: If your student is interested in highly competitive schools, don’t miss the last half hour (9–9:30 p.m.) when Brad details what they need to know to better their chances of being admitted.

Finding Merit Aid Using R2C Insights
2022-05-22 20:00 - 21:00
Join R2C Founder Debbie Schwartz and learn how to use the R2C Insights tool to find merit aid.
This live event is only for R2C Insights Academy Live members.

Students Loans 101: What You Need to Know
2022-05-19 20:30 - 21:30
Join Angela Colatriano, Chief Marketing Officer of College Ave Student Loans, and Road2College Founder, Debbie Schwartz, as they explain federal/private student loans and how to apply to them.

Competitive Colleges: Admissions Insights for Finding Your Best Fit
2022-05-17 20:00 - 21:00
Join Ellen Whalen and Rebecca Chabrow, our Counselors-in-Residence, along with R2C Founder Debbie Schwartz to learn this year’s admissions results and how to use that information to find the colleges that your student should be applying to.
This live event is only for R2C Insights Academy Live members.

Divorced Parents & Paying for College
2022-05-12 20:30 - 21:30
Join Luanne Lee, our Counselor-in-Residence to learn about how divorced parents can complete the FAFSA and pay for college.
This event is for R2C Insights Academy Live (formerly called Concierge) members.
For non-members, the price is $10 per family. To register, purchase here and you’ll receive the Zoom link to join.

How Colleges Use HS Profiles to Put Student Transcripts Into Perspective
2022-05-04 20:30 - 21:30
Join Ellen Whalen, our Counselor-in-Residence to learn how colleges use the high school profile to understand the rigor of your student’s transcript.
This live event is only for R2C Insights Academy Live members.

College Majors: Impact on Admissions and the College Experience
2022-04-25 20:30 - 21:30
This live event is only for R2C Insights Academy Live members.
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