Washington Post publishes college selection guide and quiz
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Updated · The Washington Post · May 1
Washington Post publishes college selection guide and quiz
8 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · May 1
Ahead of the May 1 deadline, it highlights expert advice and the choices of three students weighing offers from schools including Vassar, Skidmore, Oberlin, Temple, Drexel and Berklee.
Experts most often cited affordability, academic fit, social fit and graduation rate, while the students compared financial aid, campus culture, majors, career opportunities and location.
The package also points readers to tools such as College Scorecard, FinAide, Niche True Cost and BigFuture to compare costs, aid offers and outcomes.
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