You want your student's college education to be an affordable reality, but the prospects of facing the maze of admissions and financial aid can be daunting. Where can you look for the answers to figure out how the pieces of the puzzle fit together? The No-Nonsense Guide to College Planning offers a new view of college preparation. While addressing all the details, from estimating the family's fair share of college costs to making the most of campus visits, this book takes a down-home, practical look at the arduous and stressful task of selecting, applying and paying for college. In 1995, the Author, Thomas Leahy, saw the need for a comprehensive college application and financial aid planning service to assist his clients. Through a great deal of research, networking and study, he developed a process to guide families and students through the confusing world of college admissions and financial aid eligibility. Now it is available to you through The No-Nonsense Guide to College Planning. A must read for parents, this book will insure that you do the right things, in the right way, and at the right time to maximize both the educational opportunities for the student and financial assistance for the family.