The Truth About College

The essential guide for both parents and teens—to help you make the right decision about college In The Truth About College, acclaimed financial advisor and #1 New York Times bestselling author Ric Edelman gives you the information you need to answer all the college questions you’re facing: is college the right choice? Which school, and which major? In his trademark no-nonsense style, Ric shows both parents and teenagers how to make these important decisions. Most importantly, Ric shows students how to graduate from college in four years, debt-free, on the dean’s list, with a degree that allows them to have a career in the field they want to work in. Along the way, you’ll discover the 10 mistakes parents make in counseling their children, and the common errors made by college freshmen. You’ll also explore the ways you can reduce the cost of college, using Ric’s clear, realistic advice that draws on his 40-year career, when he was ranked three times as the nation’s #1 Independent Financial Advisor by Barron’s. Ric’s ability to help you make smart financial choices is highly acclaimed from coast-to-coast, with his objective, unbiased and in-depth review of today’s personal finance challenges. This is the one-of-a-kind resource you’ve been looking for, to help you make the right choices about college. The Truth About College is the essential guide for both parents and teens.