Of all U.S. households earning more than $200,000, 94% are headed by a college graduate. Grads earn $900,000 more over their careers, on average, than non-grads. College graduates are also half as likely to divorce as those with only a high school diploma, and they're healthier too--living an average seven years longer than those who never attended college. Very compelling reasons for going to college! But a quarter of college freshmen drop out and only 62% graduate after six years. And 10 years later, only half of graduates are in jobs that require a degree--yet, 20 years after graduating, 42% of student loan borrowers are still paying off their debt. This helps explain why 49% of college students have been diagnosed with depression. And it's not just students who are struggling; so are the schools themselves. In 2010, colleges were closing at the rate of about one a month. They're now closing at the rate of one a week, and 10% are in immediate financial peril. Seven in 10 colleges that closed since 2020 did so with no warning, stranding 1.25 million students. No wonder 78% of U.S. adults say college is not worth the cost. Nevertheless, college is still the right choice for millions of high school seniors -- but only if you navigate the journey correctly. Do it right and your future will be filled with prosperity and happiness; done wrong, college can ruin your life. That's why you need this book. The Truth About College is your essential guide to helping both parents and teens decide if college is the right choice, and if so, how to select the right school and major, how to graduate debt-free and on the dean's list, ready to start your happy and fulfilling life. Each chapter gives you quick takeaways of key points, and you'll find 20 Conversation Starters to help parents and teens make the right decision. The Truth About College is your essential resource as you face the all-important college question. Read it today.