I'm a first-generation HBCU graduate. I'm now broke and lonelier than ever without my college friends for support.

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The author graduated from a HBCU.

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There might be a better way for colleges to honor legacies without giving them preference in admissions

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4 reasons Private College 529 Plan is a wise investment for your child's future

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Tuition now costs a whopping $90,000 a year or more at some US universities

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New York University is one of a number of schools whose tuition and fees are expected to total more than $90,000 for the upcoming school year.

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30 books that Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Bill Gates recommend you read

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Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Bill Gates have some reading advice.

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I reviewed my Yale admissions file to see what the Ivy League school really thought about my application. What I learned surprised me.

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The author, not pictured, got into Yale.

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I was just accepted into Princeton University after the repeal of affirmative action. As a person of color, I'm feeling conflicted.

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The author was accepted to Princeton University.

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Ivy League admission decisions are coming on Ivy Day. Here's what to do if you've been accepted, rejected, or waitlisted.

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Ivy League colleges announce admissions decisions on Ivy Day.

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College tour season is about to kick off. Here are 10 tips from college tour guides to have a successful campus visit.

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College tour season is kicking off.

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My daughter is on track to become high school valedictorian. I'm not sure it's worth the effort and stress.

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The author's daughter, not pictured, is on track to be valedictorian.

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