This article by the Washington Post looks at the Art and Science of Choosing the Best College and two new tools that will help students and parents make a smarter financial, rather than an emotional decision when it comes to choosing a college and asks three key modern questions and how to find the answers colleges don't tell on the tour:

1. Will my degree be worth its cost?
2. How much is this really going to cost me?
3. Can I get a job in my field after graduation?

Washington Post Article