Suzanne Shaffer

Suzanne Shaffer counsels students and families about college preparation through her blog, Parenting for College. Her advice has been featured online in the Huffington Post, Yahoo! Finance, U.S. News & World Report Education, Smart College Visit, and more. She is also a freelance writer featured on CollegiateParent, UniversityParent, TeenLife Media, and Road2College. In the past, she has written for Zinch/Chegg, Classes & Careers, Winterline Study Abroad, and GalTime online magazine.

Suzanne's advice has also been featured on podcasts like Prepped and Polished, How to Pay for College HQ, The College Bound Chronicles, and The College Checklist. Her articles have been featured in print publications created by UniversityParent, CollegiateParent, and TeenLife Media as well as in the book College Bound and Gagged: How to Help Your Kid Get into a Great College Without Losing Your Savings, Your Relationship, or Your Mind by Nancy Berk.

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The Best Time to Get Your Student a Tutor, Plus Where to Find One Admitting your student needs a tutor is step one in getting them the academic help they need. Here are the times to take note and places to look for a tutor.read more
Hidden College Costs: What You Have to Pay and How to Cut Down Sometimes extra college expenses sneak up on you. Don't get caught off guard with this list of common hidden fees and costs, plus ways to combat them.read more
How Can I Support My College Student From a Distance? It’s hard letting your student go to college and feeling like you can't take care of them, but you can! Here's some advice on supporting your student from afar.read more
7 Fun Ways to Explore College Towns With Your Student The local area near a college is as important as the campus itself. Here are seven ways to get to know the town where your student may spend several years.read more
How Can My Student Find a College With a Good ROI? Obviously, you want your student to go to a college that’s worth the cost. But how do you determine a school's return on investment? Here's some expert advice.read more
Top 4 Questions to Ask About Parent College Orientation Did you know there isn’t just a freshman orientation? Parents can get in on it too! Here are answers to four common questions about parent college orientation.read more
Top 8 College Topics to Discuss With Your Student Today Your student will be off to college soon, but there are some things they should know now. Here are eight topics of conversation to cover before they leave home.read more
3 Important Questions to Ask About Aid Award Letters Financial aid award letters are a relief to receive and confusing to understand. Here are three important questions you should ask before accepting your aid.read more
How Can I Afford to Transfer to My Dream School? You’ve applied to transfer and got into your dream school, but now you’re not sure how you can afford it. Here's expert advice on how to make it work!read more
How Should Freshmen Prepare for the College Search? It's never too early to start thinking about college! Learn what you can do as early as your freshman year with this expert advice.read more

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The Best Time to Get Your Student a Tutor, Plus Where to Find One

Hidden College Costs: What You Have to Pay and How to Cut Down

How Can I Support My College Student From a Distance?

7 Fun Ways to Explore College Towns With Your Student

How Can My Student Find a College With a Good ROI?

Top 4 Questions to Ask About Parent College Orientation

Top 8 College Topics to Discuss With Your Student Today

3 Important Questions to Ask About Aid Award Letters

How Can I Afford to Transfer to My Dream School?

How Should Freshmen Prepare for the College Search?

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