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Book SynopsisCollege education is one of the most important investments a family will make, but the process can be a headache for students and their parents. In a unique approach, economist and teacher Getz walks readers through the opportunities, risks, and rewards of heading off to college, breaking down confusing admissions and financial options.
Trade ReviewThis is one of the most sensible guides to the college admissions process ever written, with a grasp of the money issues that no previous guide has had. Parents who worry about the rising price tag of college, who wonder what they are getting for their dollar, who want to know if College X is a better buy than College Y, will find Getz's well-supported arguments and data wonderfully revealing. But beware: he proves that for some of these good questions, there are no good answers, unless you are clairvoyant and can predict exactly what your child will be doing ten years after securing that expensive degree. -- Jay Mathews, author of
Harvard Schmarvard: Getting Beyond the Ivy League to the College That Is Best for YouTable of ContentsPreface 1. Introduction: The High Cost of Higher Education 2. Financial Returns: Does College Pay Off? 3. Career Opportunities: The Choices that Matter 4. College Rank: The Pitfalls of Prestige 5. The Learning Environment: What Your Money Really Buys 6. Sticker Shock: Will You Pay Too Much? 7. Payment Options: Something for Every Income 8. The Admission Game: Strategies for Success 9. The Choice: Comparing Offers Tables Notes Further Reading Index
