You're no idiot, of course. You know that college life is full of exciting academic challenges, and you can't wait to gain independence from your parents and meet new friends. But when it comes to evaluating colleges, filling out application forms, and figuring out tuition expenses, you feel like you're back in second grade learning multiplication tables. Don't stay back just yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to College Planning, Second Edition helps make this difficult process go as smoothly as possible--and brings you closer to your dream education. In this completely revised and updated Complete Idiot's Guide, you get: