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Melissa Brock
Personal Finance and Admission Expert
My name is Melissa and I’m a longtime admission professional, personal finance writer, editor and parent.
I hatched my site because I’ve heard so many head-scratching questions from parents.
I’ve journeyed in the footsteps of hundreds of families, trekked to dozens of college fairs.
I want to help you and your kiddo on your college journey.
Automating College Savings: The Secret Key to Education Financial Planning
I can count on two hands and all of my toes (and beyond) the number of people who sat in my office and said, "I wish I'd saved more for college." I spent 12 years in college admission, and during this time, I heard hundreds of situations — families who had regularly...
37 Best Side Hustle Ideas for Moms of College-Bound Kids in 2022
College tuition costs continue to rise. Parents often struggle to manage the costs even with substantial financial aid, and students are (justifiably) fearful of the debt they’ll amass trying to pay their own way. The hope of course is that action will ultimately be...
Private vs. Federal Student Loans for College: What’s the Difference?
Many students require financial support through a third party to fund their education. The financial help might come from a scholarship, from you (thanks, Mom!) or student loans. Confused between private vs federal student loans for college? Worried you'll make...
The Most Comprehensive Junior Year of High School Checklist Ever
Junior year is here! Yiiiiiiiikes! Whether you want to bury your head like an ostrich or tackle it like a linebacker, the reality is here: Two years till college starts. As a parent, the crazy busy-ness of high school may have gotten even busier because now the time...
5 Painless Ways to Save for Higher Education
I welcomed a guest post from Lisa Bigelow, an award-winning content creator and mom who learned way too late how to save for college. Check out her helpful tips below! It seems like yesterday your little bundle was born. Then came first steps, school, a driver’s...