College admissions

It's decision day for students, and many of them will be going out of state. Who loses in this equation?

Many soon-to-be high school graduates are settling on their choice of where to attend college. How does a family decide whether to pay for a student's dream school or a more economical alternative?

April 1 is the deadline for most colleges and universities to let applicants know whether they've been accepted -- or not. Already, families have spent thousands on the process.

College admissions officers say that more high school seniors than usual are writing their college essays about money issues.