The College SoluTion Second Edition This page intentionally left blank The College SoluTion A Guide for Everyone looking for the Right School at the Right Price Second Edition Lynn O’Shaughnessy Vice President, Publisher: Tim Moore Associate Publisher and Director of Marketing: Amy Neidlinger Executive Editor: Jim Boyd Editorial Assistant: Pamela Boland Operations Manager: Jodi Kemper Assistant Marketing Manager: Megan Graue Cover Designer: Chuti Prasertsith Managing Editor: Kristy Hart Project Editor: Andy Beaster Copy Editor: Geneil Breeze Proofreader: Sarah Kearns Senior Indexer: Cheryl Lenser Compositor: Nonie Ratcliff Manufacturing Buyer: Dan Uhrig © 2012 by Lynn O’Shaughnessy Publishing as FT Press Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458 Cover photo with permission of Rhodes College. © 2011 Rhodes College, 2000 N. Parkway, Memphis, TN 38112-1690. All rights reserved. This book is sold with the understanding that neither the author nor the publisher is engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional services or advice by publishing this book. Each individual situation is unique. Thus, if legal or financial advice or other expert assistance is required in a specific situation, the services of a competent professional should be sought to ensure that the situation has been evaluated carefully and appropriately. The author and the publisher disclaim any liability, loss, or risk resulting directly or indirectly from the use or application of any of the contents of this book. FT Press offers excellent discounts on this book when ordered in quantity for bulk purchases or special sales. For more information, please contact U.S. Corporate and Government Sales, 1-800-382-3419,