"In straight talk for surviving the college search, Lim and Soken unravel the many issues parents and teens face when applying for college and finding ways to pay for it. The author's tackle a wide range of issues during this major transition including the emotional and relationship challenges facing parents and teens along with the nuts and bolts of the college application process. They offer families frank advice about what works - and what doesn't - when exploring college options."--p. [4] of cover.