https://pjmedia.com/lifestyle/2011/08/09/making-college-pay/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 01:02:41 -0400<![CDATA[I am reading a very helpful book about choosing colleges entitled Making College Pay: Strategies for Choosing Wisely, Doing Well &amp; Maximizing Your Return. The great thing about this book is that it looks at college in a rational business manner and tries to help the reader take the emotion out of choosing a college. Most colleges, the authors (two savvy sisters involved in business and academia) say send the brightest students and others glossy brochures making it look like college is one big party. Maybe it is but it&#8217;s an expensive one that might leave you with a hangover.]]>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 06:50:50 -0400<![CDATA[Helen Smith]]>https://pjmedia.com/helen-smith/2011/08/09/making-college-pay-n136405