Don't know if this varies a lot, but on average, how much does it cost to submit a college application? I want to apply to multiple colleges but the costs seems to pile up.
College application fees tend to vary quite a bit depending on the institution. Some smaller and less well-known schools might ask for a fee of around $30, while at some prestigious, highly competitive universities, you could expect to pay as much as $80 or even $90 per application. However, the average fee tends to hover around the $50-$70 range for most schools.
Given that many students apply to several colleges (around 7-10 is common), these costs can quickly accumulate. If you're applying to ten schools and they each charge a $60 application fee, you're looking at a total of $600.
However, you shouldn't let this deter you from applying to the schools you're interested in. There are resources available that can help ease this financial burden. For example, many schools offer fee waivers for students who demonstrate financial need. The College Board also offers fee waivers that can be used at over 2,000 participating schools. If you qualify for an SAT waiver, you're automatically eligible for college application fee waivers.
Finally, some schools, might not charge an application fee at all, especially if you apply online. Therefore, research can also be your friend in finding a financially reasonable amount of schools to apply to.
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