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COLLEGE ARTICLES

• The 4 Rules of Paying for College in a Recession
  This article focuses on economics of paying for college in a recession.
  
  
• College acceptance rates: How many get in?
  This article from USA Today provides the acceptance rate at U.S. Colleges.
  
  
• In College Trophy Hunt, Weigh the Costs First
  Seven steps to help you win the college finance game are discussed.
  
  
• Student Loan Borrower Assistance Project
  The site features frequently asked questions about student loans, with possible solutions.
  
  
• Finding the College That's the Right Fit for You
  Secrets of coming up with a shortlist, from figuring what you're really looking for to asking the right questions on campus are provided.
  
  
• College Tidbits "The Online College Planning Guide"
  We are just 2 parents who  woke up one day and realized that our child was about to enter college. During our process of preparing and searching for college money, we built a website.
  
  
• ACT's monthly News You Can Use
  This electronic newsletter provides short articles to inform students and parents about college and career planning.
  
  
• The Parental Overinvolvement Quiz
  At a time when a child should be taking the reins and learning to direct his or her own life, parents can unwittingly short circuit the process. There are ways to tell if you're doing too much and need to back off.
  
  
• "Helicopter Parents" Short Quiz
  Often parents can become too engaged in "guiding" their children through the college and career selection process. How much guiding and steering is too much?
  
  
• USC Center for Higher Education Policy Analysis
  This college and financial guide provides information for undocumented immigrant students. View/download (PDF file, 622KB)