How Do You Save Money And Reduce The Expenses Of The College Admissions Process?
Going to college, or sending your children to college, can seem prohibitive because of the tuition costs. But before that, even applying for college can seem very expensive. Application fees in 2010 were $75 for MIT and Harvard. Applying to 10 of the top 20 colleges can easily cost $700 in application fees alone. Add to that the SAT costs, score reports, mailing costs, etc., and you could be looking at $1,000. But don’t panic; you can save money during the college admissions process. Many colleges offer admission fee waivers to students in need. Talk to your high school counselor about applying for this waiver. Also consult the admissions websites of the colleges to which you are applying to see their specific requirements. Usually, a waiver form signed by your high school counselor is enough. Before taking the SATs, shortlist your favorite four colleges. The SAT registration fees include sending score reports to four colleges for free, as long their information is included during the
