Choosing A College (111)
The pressure to go, the hassle of choosing, the burden of paying — welcome to the world of higher education! Finding the right college and helping your child get accepted can be downright overwhelming. Not only has the college admissions process become far more competitive, with a full 62 percent of high school graduates going straight to college, but parents are expected to pay anywhere from $30,000-$150,000 for four years of college tuition.

But don't get academic agita! A little knowledge and a lot of expert advice will go a long way toward soothing your college choice woes. From the perfect time to start visiting schools to insider tips on funding the diploma, these survival steps will help you turn the college search into academic bliss — for you and for your child!