The Truth about College - by Ric Edelman (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

An unbiased, accurate, and up-to-date guide to making college-related decisions

Should I go to college? Which college should I go to? When should I go? What should I study? How should I pay for college? Should I work while I'm attending?

In The Truth About College: The essential guide to help your teenagers succeed - so college doesn't ruin their lives, #1 New York Times bestselling author, Ric Edelman, delivers an unbiased and eye-opening guide for parents who want to help their children answer their college questions and for the teenagers doing their best to make the "right" choice.

This is not an anti-college screed or a full-throated endorsement of college for everyone. It's a deeply researched decision-making guide that carefully considers the unique characteristics, considerations, and circumstances that will influence college-related decisions. The book recognizes that college is not a subject that should be considered through an ideological lens. It shouldn't be one characterized by snap decisions or decisions made based on what peers or parents did or didn't do. Instead, you'll learn all about the real-world benefits and costs of attending college today. You'll discover the doors it unlocks, the doors it closes, the most common mistakes made by college students, and how to minimize the downsides and cost if you or your child decide to attend.

Inside the book:

• A comprehensive and accurate exploration of the specific information that you and your child need to make the most beneficial decisions possible
• Concise summaries at the end of each chapter for easy review, as well as a standalone, step-by-step guide to talking with your teenagers about college
• Clear-eyed, unbiased advice from an experienced finance professional based on contemporary evidence and data about college and the college experience

Perfect for all teenagers preparing to go (or not go) to college and their parents, The Truth About College is packed with the information you need to make smart decisions that will be beneficial over the long-term.

From the Back Cover

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.

About the Author

RIC EDELMAN founded the nation's largest financial planning firm, is recipient of two Lifetime Achievement Awards, appeared on Oprah five times and was once the answer to a New York Times crossword puzzle. He's the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 14 books and, for four decades, one of America's most trusted voices on personal finance.