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Plain-language guides to how US college works.
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Five short guides that explain the basics. Read them in order.
- How US admissions workNo single exam decides. What colleges look at, and when to apply.
- Types of collegesCommunity colleges, public and private universities, and transferring.
- Grade 8 to 12 timelineWhat to do in each grade, from middle school to applications.
- Paying for collegeSticker vs. net price, in-state tuition, the FAFSA, and who can get aid.
- Glossary of termsUS college words like GPA, FAFSA, and Early Decision, explained.