Everyone has certain criteria they'd like their college to meet. You might want a top-notch creative writing program, your best friend division III athletics, and your neighbor a close-to-home location that isn't too close-to-home. But there's one desired feature that all students covet: affordability.
Tuition for both private and public schools is increasing dramatically. And there is a growing fear among applicants that they will be accepted to their first-choice school but not have the means to pay for it. In fact, some parents and students won't even consider schools whose price tags are deemed too high. That's a mistake!
When you are deciding which school to attend, consider the cost. When you are deciding to which schools you will apply, tuition should temporarily take a backseat.
Indeed, cost should not be a take-it-or-leave-it factor when you begin crafting your college list. Sometimes, your out-of-pocket expenses may be less at a school with a higher sticker price than a school with a lower one.
You're probably wondering why...
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