College Myths

It's hard to get into a good college

Only prestigious schools are worth applying to

We can't afford college, public or private 

Colleges only choose the "best" students

The more selective a school, the better it is

I don't know what I want to study, I have to start at community college

Test scores are the most important factor in admissions

There are secret tricks to getting accepted

US News and World Reports rankings are reliable

Best College lists are the best way to choose colleges

There is only one college for me to go to

We don't qualify for any financial aid or scholarships

If I got some low grades in high school I might as well forget about college and can only go to Community College

I blew it in 9th grade and failed a class or got a D, I'll never get into college