Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Education and Communications: [header] How to get an affordable college education [title] Apply to a lot of schools. [step] Applying to as many schools as you can will greatly increase the chances of getting a lower-cost or even a free college education. While it can get expensive to apply to dozens of colleges, you should look at the average cost to submit an application and apply to as many places as you can afford.

Ending1: [substeps] Studies have shown that if you have a lot of colleges to choose from, you're more likely to receive more financial aid. If you're a good student, colleges will want to draw you to them. Ending2: [title] Weigh the advantages and the disadvantages of an affordable college education. [step] When dealing with student finances and funding opportunities, for example, don't just look for a flat-rate college education. Ending3: [substeps] If possible, apply to nearly all educational institutions. Then stick with these institutions until you've read through your admissions materials and identified which schools interest you. Ending4: To apply to a university or a public college, begin by looking at the average cost of high school. The average cost of high school applicants is between $25 , 000 and $100 , 000 usd a year.

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