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Paying for college is expensive, and many families have felt the pinch of rising tuition costs over time. For college-bound students and their families, here's what to know about tuition costs: https://t.co/oVINh9ON82

The annual U.S. News Best Colleges rankings underwent significant methodological changes, including the elimination of five longstanding factors and the addition of several new factors. Those adjustments led to some notable year-over-year position changes: https://t.co/0yB0b846rN

Here's what to know about the differences between early action and early decision, as well as reasons students may want to consider getting a head start on their college applications: https://t.co/8s2NctXmTl

U.S. News names the #BestHighSchools for 2023-2024. These are some of the schools that made this year’s rankings: https://t.co/ZJOH1VBd3i

Not all colleges are centuries old. Some are just getting started and working to build up their academic programs. Here's a look at seven colleges and universities that were established less than 25 years ago: https://t.co/sZYD1PiXJB

For students interested in becoming a college mascot, here's what to know about the tryout process, time commitment and rules to follow in the suit: https://t.co/7uTodjzG57

Recent data indicates that Americans' confidence in higher ed is dwindling. Some observers say those feelings may stem from multiple factors, including political division, total cost of attendance and difficulty gaining access to four-year institutions: https://t.co/9Eg9DwUT9i

Borrowers must meet certain eligibility requirements to receive debt forgiveness under PSLF: https://t.co/kUif9Rc5rE

As students grapple with living independently and away from familiar people and places, homesickness is common. Whether feelings of homesickness emerge as a freshman or continue into senior year, here are some ways for students to cope: https://t.co/I4ZXlGlhpV

Some colleges are more inclusive than others, and many LGBTQ+ still students face discrimination and alienation on campus. Here's what students can look out for to determine whether a school is LGBTQ-friendly: https://t.co/Im5aEO8zjb

Many colleges have official traditions they pride themselves on as a way to bring the campus community together. The following 12 schools have unique traditions, ranging from a 50-hour trivia contest to a bulldog beauty competition: https://t.co/ykvdYoBZaP

Unpaid internships are commonly offered by nonprofits and governments and may lead to fewer job offers than paid internships: https://t.co/JKZqYFQyTt

The fate of affirmative action has officially been decided, with the U.S. Supreme Court ruling against the use of race in college admissions. Here's what this could mean for colleges and applicants going forward: https://t.co/m3Rhw4Y9RE

Here is a list of the 15 undergraduate institutions in the U.S. where the average amount of financial aid for citizens of other countries was the highest: https://t.co/FUfBYwNXrv

Greek life is not for everyone. For students looking to avoid that culture, here are 10 schools that don't have social sororities or fraternities on campus: https://t.co/BveHB2PJIh

Entering the legal profession is no small task, so the choice to become a lawyer should not be made lightly, experts say. Here are some key steps involved in becoming a lawyer: https://t.co/pFVgTmvKdF

The are numerous roads to becoming a firefighter or fire safety professional. Some people enter the field straight out of high school to gain work experience, while others choose to pursue a college education, such as a degree in fire science: https://t.co/Z9MsKiTlPn