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Getting into college these days can be a lesson in competition. This is especially true if you want financial aid. Figuring out how to get into college, and how to pay for it, can be frustrating and difficult. You can increase your chances, though, with a little help.

There are plenty of experts online that are acquainted with the college admissions process, and who know about the options when it comes to funding college. From 529 plans to scholarships to student loans, there are people who can help you. As you go through your college search, consider the information offered by the following 17 college financial aid experts worth knowing about:

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Everyone wants to know what universities and colleges are the best. It’s hard to figure that information out, though, if you don’t have a way to compare different colleges and universities. Unfortunately, it can be a lot of work to find information on each institution of your choice. The good news is that there are plenty of other people who are interested in helping you out with that. College rankings are released regularly, aimed at providing you with an at-a-glance way to compare different colleges and universities. If you are interested in seeing comparisons of programs, costs and other criteria, here is a great list of 2011 college and university rankings:
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What do you look for in a prospective college or university? If you research accreditation, size and location of the school, then you’re doing great. But, you might also want to learn more about the professors who teach at the school of your choice. Are they published? Is their work cited in other scholarly publications? [...]

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15 Essential Social Media Sites for College Students

February 9, 2010

Now that college is looming (or is already here), it’s time to change faces and move into social media networks that work for college and future employment success. Think of these changes as student ‘branding,’ or making yourself stand out with efficiency, networking and leadership. You can do it all with these fifteen essential social media sites for [...]

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