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Guides for families choosing a college

How to talk to a current college student: free and paid ways

Seven ways to reach a current student at a college you are considering, what each is good for, and what to keep in mind.

Questions to ask a current college student

Forty questions to ask a current student about academics, dorms, social life, money and the first year.

How to choose between colleges after you’re admitted

A six-step checklist for deciding between college offers: cost after aid, the major, outcomes, a visit, a current student and the reply date.