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For millions of teenagers and their families, getting into the right college, and paying for it, has become an incredibly stressful process. And with college costs far exceeding the inflation rate, it becomes more stressful every year. Most books on the subject don't help: they focus on the 1% of students who'll get into the nation's most selective universities. Finally, there's a book for everyone else. In The College Solution, Lynn O'Shaughnessy presents an easy-to-use roadmap to finding the right college program (not just the most hyped) and dramatically reducing the cost of college. O'Shaughnessy shows how to get beyond the rankings, and evaluate what really matters: the quality and value of the programs your child wants and needs. Next, she shares "industry secrets" on how colleges really parcel out financial aid and how even "average" students can maximize their share. You'll discover how colleges have dramatically changed the way they do business in ways that many high school counselors haven't yet recognized. Using this book's strategies, you'll learn how to send your kids to expensive private schools for virtually the cost of an in-state public college and how promising kids can pay significantly less than the "sticker price" even at the nation's flagship state universities. No other book offers this much practical guidance on choosing and paying for college and no other book will save you as much money! Salient Features Reading this book can save families thousands, while revealing academic opportunities they never would have imagined. First complete college guide for the 99% of American students who aren't headed for the Ivy League! Learn how you can go to a private college for the cost of public and surprising discounts on great public colleges and universities! By Lynn O'Shaughnessy, one of the nation's most respected personal finance journalists and author of Retirement Bible!