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Forget tuition, just applying to college can cost thousands

Apr 1, 2013
April 1 is the deadline for most colleges and universities to let applicants know whether they've been accepted -- or not. Already, families have spent thousands on the process.
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A new topic for your college admissions essay: Money

Jan 11, 2013
College admissions officers say that more high school seniors than usual are writing their college essays about money issues.
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